Charles M. Winkler
Charles M. Winkler, 87, of Dunedin, died July 18, 2012. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Joyce; his sons Scott (Mary) of Cincinnati, OH; Dan (Maureen) of Lake Geneva, WI; and his daughter Sue Winkler of Milwaukee, WI; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Charlie served in the US Army Air Force in World War II. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion and Knights of Columbus. He graduated from St. Norbert’s College with a business degree and later attained his insurance C.L.U. Charlie engaged in the insuring of human life values with a professional recognition for nearly 30 years at Metropolitan Life. He played semi-professional basketball and baseball as well as recreational tennis with his children. In his retirement, he loved golf and served as President of the Dunedin Country Club. Charlie was a man of integrity whose spirituality guided his daily life. He loved his family most of all and will be deeply missed.
Charlie served in the US Army Air Force in World War II. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion and Knights of Columbus. He graduated from St. Norbert’s College with a business degree and later attained his insurance C.L.U. Charlie engaged in the insuring of human life values with a professional recognition for nearly 30 years at Metropolitan Life. He played semi-professional basketball and baseball as well as recreational tennis with his children. In his retirement, he loved golf and served as President of the Dunedin Country Club. Charlie was a man of integrity whose spirituality guided his daily life. He loved his family most of all and will be deeply missed.
A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, July 20 at 10:30 AM, 750 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sun Coast Brookside Hospice in Palm Harbor or the American Heart Association.
Guestbook Entries
Date: Jul 31, 2012
Name: Jeanne Likes
Entry: Dear Sue and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I hope you all have many wonderful memories, as well as the comfort of other family members and friends to help you through this difficult time. Fathers are very special people who play a big role in our lives. I'm sure his presence will be missed.
Date: Jul 31, 2012
Name: Abby McGurty
Entry: Dear Sue and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy regarding the loss of your beloved father. How blessed you were to have him for so many years helping and guiding your family.
Much Love,
Abby
Date: Jul 25, 2012
Name: Dan Winkler
Entry: Dad you were the calming influence in my life. Always accepting, never judgmental, always supportive. Thank you for so many enjoyable years together and being Charlie to me.
Date: Jul 20, 2012
Name: Nancy Murphy
Entry: Dear Joyce and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
I will always remember Charlie for our chats about St. Norbert's and Green Bay. He was a fine man.
Sincerely,
Nancy
Date: Jul 20, 2012
Name: Frank Bay
Entry: We will not only miss you at our weekly card games, but as a great friend for 20 odd years. And Joyce, your buffets were always first rate. God speed Charlie.
Date: Jul 20, 2012
Name: Corinne Janquart
Entry: Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Uncle Charlie's big smile will truly be missed.
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Kimlee Tharrett
Entry: Dear Aunt Joyce- Thinking of you often and I will miss him too. The both of you have been such great godparents throughout the years. Love and prayers are with you always--- Kimlee
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Ron & Dianne
Entry: Charlie was a fantastic brother-in-law, but more than that a friend. We shared many nice things with him (and Joyce) over the years. He will be missed.
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Jinni Goddard
Entry: Dear Joyce and family,
My prayer for you all is that all your wonderful memories will help at this time of sadness. Please know how many folks care
and send you warm hugs of condolence.
It helps me when mourning to remember that: "Deatb is simply
putting out a candle because morning has come."
Love and prayers, Jinni
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Connie Meyer
Entry: Dear Joyce,
I was saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing though he was always Mr. Winkler to me. I know this is a difficult time and there isn’t much I can say that will make the pain go away. But let me tell you about some of the things that I will always remember. I remember his constant smile and his laugh – he always seemed to be happy. I remember playing bar dice, growing up in Racine, caroling on Christmas Eve, summer visits to Bohners Lake where he signed the foyer door. I also remember the summer fishing trip to Ontario in 1967 and all those adventures. All in all a lifetime of fond memories.
I hope everything goes well for you and please give my regards to Scott, Dan, and Sue.
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Kyle J. Stencovage
Entry: Papa Charlie was such a great man that everyone he met will never forget him. This holds true today as I informed my family and friends her in Pa.who had the pleasure of meeting him last Summer at our wedding. I try to put into words the impact he has had on my wife throughout her life and only joy comes to mind.
He wanted the best for everyone and anyone for that matter .Husband ,Father ,Grand Father, Great Grand Father and Friend ,this man mastered them all.I am truly a blessed man having had the honor to know him for a short time. I can only pray I have the same fortune in life with my wife and son that Papa Charlie has had with his family. Thanks for being my Yuecher partner and all the lessons in life, rest in peace.
LOVE KYLE
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Ed Del Colle
Entry: I shall never forget your kindness my first day
of golf when I was all alone knowing no one and
you kindly said, why don't you plany with me.
I did, and we enjoyed a wonderful relationship.
Rest in peace, dear friend
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Marilyn and Tom Parnell
Entry: Dear Joyce, Our sincere sympathy to you and to all of your family. To part and say a final goodbye to your dear husband ,father and grandfather is indeed so very hard.
Let your memories of a blessed life be foremost in each succeeding day. Tom and Marilyn
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Evelyn Phillips
Entry: Joyce, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. I have many happy memories of time spent with Charlie and you over our years of friendship in
Joyce, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time. I have many happy memories of time spent with Charlie and you. Love, Evelyn
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Tina Stencovage
Entry: You will always be my Papa Charlie. Love Always.
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Sue Winkler
Entry: Dad,
I couldn't ask for a more loving father. You have always been such a kind-hearted, supportive man.
You will be in my heart forever.
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: dick wilson
Entry: I just wish I knew Charlie longer. I know that he was a great husband,father, and friend. Occasionally, he showed some brillance at poker too. I will miss him. God bless his family and give them strength.
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: judie hutchins
Entry: Joyce:
My prayers are with you over the loss of your husband. God bless.
Judie
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Name: Scott Winkler
Entry: Charlie was the greatest dad in the world
