Richard Herman Winkler

Richard "Dick" Herman Winkler, age 92, of Woodland, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Dick was born in Woodland, MI on November 23, 1932 to Herman and Luta (Gerlinger) Winkler the first in his family born in the US. He was a man of many talents and was a hard worker, working well into his 80's. Dick enjoyed working for Habitat for Humanity and growing lots food for friends, family and Manna's Market. He was music lover and a wonderful singer, belonging to many groups both here and in Fort Myers, FL. On June 1, 1977 in Ohmden, Germany he married Vergie Mae Beauchamp and in their 47 years of marriage, they had many adventures and travels. Dick never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved his family dearly.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Vergie, children Michael (Jane) Winkler, Roger (Sue) Winkler, Larry (Deb) Winkler, step children Ronda Welshans, Randall (Martha) Welshans and Roger (Laurie) Welshans, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Preceding Richard in death are his parents, son Dennis (Nancy) Winkler grandsons D.J and P.R Winkler, brother Robert Winkler and niece Linda Leggett

Visitation is scheduled for December 7, 2024 from 2pm until 3pm at Lakewood Community Church, Lake Odessa, MI. Funeral services will then begin at 3pm with fellowship following at the church. Burial will take place at a later date in Woodland Memorial Park.

Donations in Dick's name can be given to Central Church or Manna's Market.