Service:
None
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
George F. Winkel, passed away at 8:20
a.m. on June 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his
loving family.
George was born on February 14, 1933 in Lincoln, son
of Ernest and Velna (Easton) Winkel. He married Jane
Moore on June 17, 1955 in Lincoln. She survives him.
Also surviving are his children: Larry Winkel,
Thomas (Linda) Winkel, Joyce (Bobby) Crosby, and
Debra (Gary) Peirce. One brother: Edgar Winkel; four
grandchildren: Brittany, Sonna, Melissa, and James;
one great grandson: Royce; he is also survived by
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, five sisters: June, Edna, Mary, Eleanor,
and Orleana.
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George served his country in the
United States Navy from 1951-1956. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and was a lifelong wood worker. He
enjoyed playing cards and marbles with his
grandchildren.
George chose to be cremated and there will be no
services. Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in
Lincoln is assisting the family.
Memorials may be made in George’s name to the
American Kidney Fund.
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