Obituaries

Troy Winters, 60, of Waukee, IA passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. November 11, 2022 at Murdock Funeral Home, Perry, IA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Troy S. Winters was born January 15, 1962 in Perry, IA, the son of Donald V. and Caroline F. (Williams – Sitterly) Winters. Troy enjoyed his younger years spending time with his grandparents, who lived nearby. His family moved to rural Minburn, IA where he attended school at Central Dallas until sixth grade, when they moved back to Perry. He graduated from Perry High School with the class of 1980. After graduation, Troy worked at Iowa Concrete Products followed by Perry Community Schools until he joined the City of Waukee in 1998. He worked for the City of Waukee 24 years before his retirement. Troy enjoyed old cars, John Deere tractors, vacations, and yard work. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, including his granddaughter Ellie and his dog Madison. Troy had a kind heart and was at his happiest when he was helping others. Survivors include his wife Tommi Winters of Waukee; son, Nathan (Megan) Winters and granddaughter, Ellie of Waukee; brother, Mark Winters of Baudette, MN; sister, Kim (Bill) Evanich of Green Valley, AZ; and several nephews and nieces. Preceding Troy in death were his parents; two aunts, Barb and Bev; and his uncle Larry. Memorials may be made out to St. Jude and may be sent to Murdock Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may also be sent to the funeral home in Troy’s name. Online condolences may be left at murdockfuneralhome.net