Bill Winkler
June 06, 2016
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Bill “Wild Bill” Winkler, 80, passed away June 6, 2016. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA.
Bill was born January 20, 1936 in Winterset, IA. After high school graduation, Bill served in the U.S. Army, and later managed Seneca Electric and was a member of IBEW #347. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, poker, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marlene; his children, Keely (Brian) Battani and Jay (Marlene) Winkler; grandchildren, Ross Battani and Kylie Winkler. Bill was preceded in death by his father.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Ann Bierbaum
06/09/2016
Keely, Brian, Ross, Jay and Marlene (Kylie),
So very sorry to read about your Dad. I know how special he was to all of you and to your Mom. I so wanted to make it to the visitation but was in Wisconsin and did not make it back in to town until 9:00 pm. I am thinking of all of you with a heavy heart. Love and Thoughts, Ann
Lynne Bartholomew Toedtli
06/09/2016
Keely, Marlene, Jay and families, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. May your memories ease your grief during this time. I am thinking of all of you tonight. Lynne
Guy/Carleen Freeman
06/09/2016
Sorry to read about your loss
Garnett Wheeler-Smith
06/08/2016
Marlene & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time.
Garnett
Chester Barnard
06/07/2016
Bill and his family moved in on the north fence line almost 40 years ago. I enjoyed stopping by and talking to him like he was an uncle. One day I drove home and saw a hole in our fence and realized Bill decided he needed a place to put his limbs and yard trimmings. We never talked about it, that was Bill. The world will be a less colorful place without him. Chet and Janise Barnard
Shirley Voss
06/07/2016
i was sure sorry to read in the paper about Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
sheryl silvers
06/07/2016
so sorry to hear about your dad , Keely . God Bless
Jason Chance
06/06/2016
Marlene and Family. It was with great sadness I learned of Bill's passing today. Bill was one of a kind. I enjoyed playing poker and an occasional game of pool with him. I also loved giving him a hard time about how clean he kept his car. Winkers, it was a joy knowing you, rest in peace my friend.