MILLER — Thomas “Toad” Winsell, 80, of Miller, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018, in Miller.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Friday, October 26, at the First Presbyterian Church in Miller. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church in Miller with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Toad Winsell was born March 4, 1938, in Miller to Leslie and May (Casey) Winsell. He graduated from Miller High School in 1956. He then joined the Navy and served at duty stations across the country. He also served on the USS Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam War.
He was united in marriage to Carol Johnson February 16, 1962. After his 24 years of service in the Navy, he owned and operated Toad’s Tavern, now known as the Turtle Creek Saloon. He spent the next 20 years as a mail route carrier for the Orient Postal Service. He was a member of both the VFW and the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Les (Jennifer) of Pierre, and Tom (Kristina) of St. Peter, Minn; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Danny and Michael Winsell.
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