Paul G. Winckler, 84, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Ellsworth
County Medical Center in Ellsworth, KS. He was born January 13, 1936 to
Rev. Albert V. and Ruth (Heidemann) Winckler in rural Tampa, KS. Paul
graduated high school from St. Johns Academy in Winfield, KS. He was
united in marriage to Phyllis Rae Peterka on Sept. 1, 1957 at Bethlehem
Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove, KS.
Paul was a farmer and stockman his entire life and served as DHIA tester for 12 years
He was very active in church and his community and held several
church offices. Paul was also a member of Economic Development of
Lincoln County; and was instrumental in getting the wind farms in
Lincoln County. He was also a partner in Linco Commission Co. Paul
passion for farming showed in his love for his chickens, cattle, and his
two donkeys, Sammy and Sophie.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Phyllis of the home; sons,
David Paul Winckler, and Mark James (Liz) Winckler all of Sylvan Grove,
KS; daughter, Diane Ruth (Nathan) Houseman of Savannah, GA; brother,
James Albert (Janelle) Winckler of Lucas, KS; sisters, Mary Ruth (Garry)
Chegwidden of Jefferson City, MO and Esther Ann Stinnett of Vienna, WV;
three grandchildren, Michael James (Shannon) Winckler of Independence,
MO, Kyle Sebastian (Tia) Houseman of Chicago, IL, and Jessica Nicole
(Alex Winters) Winckler of Lincoln, KS; great grandson, Miles Albert
Winckler of Independence, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Albert and Ruth Winckler; and his in-laws, James A. and Ruth A. Peterka.
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