Michael Richard Winnike, 71, of West Point, Iowa, passed away 8:35 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his home.
Born on May 17, 1954 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Robert H. and Bernice R. (Fullenkamp) Winnike. He married Jean Doyle, they later divorced.
Survivors include two sisters: Vicky Potter of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Bette (Tom) Burke of Donnellson, Iowa; three brothers: Robert Winnike of West Point, Iowa, Jack Winnike of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Bill (Jan) Winnike of West Point, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother Patrick “P.W.”; sister-in-law Sue Winnike; nephew Michael Burke; and brother-in-law Darrell Potter.
Mike was a 1972 graduate of Marquette High School. He received his Bachelors degree in Business from the University of Iowa. After college he worked as a property insurance underwriter in Florida, he returned to Iowa and worked for Dodd Printing and Stationary. He later retired from Fullenkamp Insurance. After retirement he and his wife Jean founded Slip Stream Bike Shop. Later Mike founded Slip Stream Granola. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and served on West Point City Council for ten years. He enjoyed running, biking, and exercising his dogs; he was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and St. Louis Cardinals fan.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in West Point.
A memorial has been established in his memory for Calvary Cemetery or West Point Library.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.