Last night God called Karl home.  Because of the restrictions due to Coronavirus, there is a limit of 10 people at a time.   The visitation and service will be live streamed at pedersonfuneralhome.com, even after Firday.  A memorial luncheon will be held at a later date.  Thank you for your prayers and love, Vicki

Karl Albert Winske, age 60, of Sparta, went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was born to Leo and Violet (DeKorne) Winske on January 19, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Karl Worked for Challenge Manufacturing for over fifteen years. He married Victoria Fowler on November 15, 1986 and they enjoyed thirty-five wonderful years together. Karl enjoyed watching his favorite sports teams, U of M football and basketball, Detroit Tigers baseball, and Detroit Red Wings Hockey. He also enjoyed playing softball and was still hitting home runs last fall. Karl loved being outdoors, fishing, gardening, camping and considered himself the grill master at grilling. He was a selfless person, always putting his family before himself. His sense of humor, smile, and easy-going but competitive personality will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Karl is survived by his loving wife, Victoria; wonderful son, who he was so proud of, Joe (Sarah) Winske; adored grand-daughter, Rylee; brothers and sisters, Herman (Jan) DeHaan, Nell (Roger) Zigmont, Edward (Luann) Winske, Karen (John) Baker, Laura Winske; brother-in-law, John (Kathleen) Fowler; sister-in-law, Sharon (Jeff) DeZwaan. He was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert (Sharon) Fowler; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a private visitation from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, with a private service at 3:30 pm Friday, April 24, 2020 at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N Monroe St., Rockford, MI 49341. The visitation and service will be live streamed on Karl’s obituary page for those that can not attend.
Memorial contributions can be made to H.A.N.D.D.S. to the Rescue, P.O. Box 1953, Traverse City, MI 49685.