Cynthia Frances Winkelmann passed away on August 13th, 2016. She was born February 18, 1941 to Lee and Doris Dockal. She was a lifelong resident of the Houston area, living in Houston and Sugarland. She graduated from Reagan High School and attended the University of Houston. She was proud of her experience on the Reagan High School Redcoat Drill Team and enjoyed many Redcoat reunions over the years. Cindy had a deep love of music, playing the piano for much of her life and she was in her high school drum corp.
Fifty three years ago, she married Tom Winkelmann after introduction by Tom’s mom, Christine. Thus began a lifelong journey. Family life defined her and she committed her life to raising three sons and seldom turned down a request to volunteer. She was a den mother, team mother, home room mother, field trip chaperone, Sunday school and Vacation Bible School teacher and especially enjoyed volunteering with the Silver Circle at Gethsemane United Methodist Church. If you were in a social or church circle of hers and you experienced one of life’s sorrows or joy, you were certain to receive a delicious homemade dessert or meal. In addition to her spirit of volunteerism, Cindy was known for infinite patience, which was tested frequently by her husband and three sons.
Cindy lived with numerous health issues that would define a lesser person but for her, they were merely obstacles to overcome without complaint so that she could enjoy and support her husband, sons, parents and grandparents, siblings and her seven grandchildren.
Cindy is survived by her husband Tom, son Tom Jr. and wife Karen of Gilford, NH; son David and wife Terri of Katy, Texas; son Daryl and wife Kim of Tomball, Texas. Cindy is also survived by siblings Lee Dockal Jr. and wife Mary of Hortense, Georgia; Ron Dockal and wife Karen of League City, Texas; Pamela Dockal Puff and husband Bill of Conroe, Texas and numerous cousins.
Cindy may have been most proud of her seven grandchildren: Alex and Cole Winkelmann of Gilford, New Hampshire; Erich and Trenton Winkelmann of Katy, Texas; and Meganne, Mason and Matthew Winkelmann of Tomball, Texas.
Condolences may be offered at http://www.dignitymemorial.com/forest-park-lawndale-funeral-home.
Visitation will be Thursday August 18th, 2016 from 6-9 PM and funeral services will be held August 19th, 2016 at 1:30 PM at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Avenue, Houston, Texas 77023 with Dr. Linda Christians officiating.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Hueter, Bill Puff, Geoff Williams, Greg “Woody” Williams, Steve Williams, Alex Winkelmann, Cole Winkelmann and Dr. Sam Winkelmann.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Diabetes Association (Houston), 7670 Woodway Dr Suite 230, Houston, TX 77063.
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