John Muse was born July 26, 1948 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Ewald John and Alcy Wanda (Muse) Winkelman and passed away on January 23, 2024 in Fredericktown, Missouri.

John was preceded in death by his parents, sister Anna Jill Kemp and wife Barbara Lorraine Winkelman.

John is survived by his children John Winkelman, Daniel (Alee) Winkelman, Robert (Tracy) Winkelman and Christopher (Katie) Winkelman. Grandchildren Arial Greer, Emily (Wyatt) Boushie, Logan Winkelman, Mikayla (Will) Dacus and Liam Winkelman. Two great granddaughters Ensley Boushie and Luna White. Sisters Norma Jean Terry and Jo Lynne Woods also, several nieces and nephews.

John served 4 years in the U.S.Navy and retired from Madison Medical Center.

He was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed motorcycles, camping watching Westerns. John liked spending time with family.