Royce Kenneth Winge passed away at his home in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, April 8. Royce was born on August 23, 1937, to Albert and Mabel Winge, the youngest of five children. He attended grade school in Van Hook, ND. In 1953, his family moved from Van Hook to Litchville, ND following the building of the Garrison Dam. Royce graduated from Litchville High School in 1955 and then attended North Dakota State University, graduating with a degree in chemistry. After college, Royce began his career in Ames, Iowa. Royce married Jeannette (Wire) Winge and to that union one son, Alan, was born. Royce earned his masters' degree in chemistry from Iowa State University. He continued his career there, working on projects that allowed him to apply his extensive knowledge and expertise. Royce was a brilliant and intelligent man who enjoyed researching, reading, and learning. Royce belonged to the local tool club and was a skilled craftsman. He also enjoyed dancing. Royce was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Albert Winge; his brothers, Herbert Winge and Ralph Winge; his sisters, Lois Winge (in infancy) and Grace (Winge) Lippert; two sisters-in-law, Alice Cape Winge and Jane (Williamson) Winge; and one niece, Muriel Lippert. Royce is survived by his son, Alan Winge, of Iowa; one brother-in-law, Wilbur Lippert of Bismarck, ND; nieces and nephews, Vernon (Mary Hedstrom) Winge, Nancy Lippert (John) Walsh, Joyce (Steve Rees) Winge, Julia (Steve Kuntz) Winge, and Carol (Denis Mahony) Winge; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Diabetes Foundation. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery in Valley City, ND. Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com