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George F. Winkel

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[June 26, 2019]  LINCOLN - George F. Winkel, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on June 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Service:  None

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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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.

 

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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