Wauneta Kaye Schroder-Winton, born on August 13, 1939 to Adolph and Verna Schroder in Palmyra, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 at 85 years old. Kaye grew up in Palmyra and graduated high school. She worked as a bankteller in Lincoln, Ne. She soon met her first husband Norman Winton, Sr. They had 3 children and moved to Bridal Veil, Oregon where they raised their family. They later separated and Kaye moved to San Jose, California. In the early 1980's Kaye moved back to Palmyra to help her parents on the farm. She then met her love of her life, Jerry Ayer. Both of them drove over the road trucks together traveling all of the States for several years, along with her beloved dogs. When they decided to retire they moved to Reeds Springs, Missouri. She had a love for her animals and raised horses, donkeys and llamas. She volunteered her time for many years cooking meals for the senior citizens center in Kimberling City, Mo. She made many friendsandreallyenjoyedit. InhersparetimeKayewasveryartisticwithoilpainting, making ceramics and candles. Kaye loved spending time with her family, friends and animals.

Kaye is survived by her partner, Jerry Ayer, her children, Debbie Beers-Frandsen, Terrie Bonneville (Pat) and Norman Winton, Jr.

9 grandchildren, Jasmine Winton-Mach (David), Tim Bonneville, Melissa Meier (Matt), Clayton Bonneville (Lilly), Rachel Evans, Raeann Morgan (Larry), Raena Carlson (David), Megan Barrios (Evan) and Cody Winton (Yoojin), 20 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

Preceeded in death by her Parents Adolph and Verna Schroder and son in law Michael Frandsen.

Memorial services will be Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Palmyra, Nebraska. Lunch to be served immediately following services at the church.