Winifred “Winnie” H. Grover

Winifred “Winnie” Harris Grover, 98, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Tri-County Health Care Center in Whitehall.

Winifred was born December 7, 1924, to Ted and Edith Harris of Trempealeau. She married Les Grover after World War II. Winifred was the oldest of the six “Harris girls”. She grew up on a farm and life for her was busy. Each sister had their own chore plus doing what they could to help out. Winnie’s area of specialty was cooking and cleaning, which were talents she carried through her lifetime.

In addition to cooking and cleaning, she enjoyed card club, curling, playing bridge and volunteering at Marinuka Manor Nursing Home and UMW at Trempealeau United Methodist Church where she was a lifetime member.

Winnie is survived by her son, Chuck, of Whitehall; daughter, Laurie Havitz of Marshfield; granddaughters: Jennifer (Luke Baumgart) of Necedah, and Diana Havitz of Sun Prairie; two grandsons: Josh and Logan Baumgart of Necedah. She is also survived by three sisters: Peggy Hilton (the late Wendell Hilton), Lois (Cletus) Casey, and Wanda (the late Carroll) Sacia; and brother-in-law, Ervin Wagner.

Winnie was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Edith; husband, Les Grover; sisters: Norma Jean Wagner and Betty Lou (Arild) Engelien.

A memorial service was held Monday, April 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Trempealeau United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be at the Trempealeau Public Cemetery. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.