Robert Dornfeld

Robert W. Dornfeld, age 97, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in Winona.

Bob was born on May 29, 1925, in Winona, to Harry and Lovisa (Welshons) Dornfeld, and married Janice (Rinn) Meier on April 4, 1988.

He honorably served his country with the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific, and he was a life member of the American Legion and the VFW.

Bob was employed with the Minnesota Highway Department, retiring after 25 years of employment.

He will be remembered for his love of fishing, and spending time on Anna Maria Island in Florida.

Bob is survived by his wife, Janice; children: Janet (Michael), David (Nancy), and Glen (Lisa) Dornfeld, and Linda (Tony) Stoner; step-children: Aleata (James) Madison, Leah (Stephen) Harris, Tom (Barbara), Carla, Curt, Shelly, Ron (BreAnn), and Nancy Meier; grandchildren: Brent, Jacob, Rena, and Katrina Dornfeld; Thomas, Ryan (Amy), and Kimberly (Michael) Stoner; Anna Madison; James, Jordan, Kennedy, and Natalie Meier; MacKenna and Delaney Harris; Noah and Gage Gernes; and Jaimie Richter; great-grandchildren: Socora, Sage, and Skye Stoner; and Emmett and Ellena Dornfeld; other relatives and friends including special friends: Mike Voelker and Tim and Terry Prodzinski.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Myrtle (Leo) Krysinski, Lyle (Harriet) and Clint (Grace) Dornfeld; and three infant grandchildren: Lincoln, Mark, and Jane Harris.

Visitation will be held from 4 PM until 7 PM on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home, 376 E. Sarnia St., Winona.  Visitation will also be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 10, 2022, from 9:30 AM until the funeral service at 10:30 AM.  Deacon Justin Green will officiate.  Bob will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery where the American Legion Leon J. Wetzel Post 9 will provide military honors.

Online condolences or memories may be left for Bob’s family at www.watkowski-mulyck.com.