WINONA, Minn. – Wayne John Kirk, 92, of Winona, who taught at Winona State University, died at home. His specialty was elementary and social studies methods for students aspiring to teaching careers. He himself was a career teacher. He started college at La Crosse State for rural teaching degree. In the Korean war he received the Combat Infantry Badge for front-line duty. He then earned a bachelor degree in elementary education at LaCrosse, a master degree at the University of Illinois, and a doctorate at the University of Minnesota. In retirement he belonged to the No Gossip morning klatch at Hy-Vee.
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