Edward J. Winkler, age 74, of Charlotte, Iowa, died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center South, Clinton, Iowa. Cremation rites will be accorded and private family services will be held at a later date.
Edward was born July 20, 1937, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Damian and Lillian (Martin) Winkler. He graduated from Ashland High School. Edward married Doris Turner Rable on June 7, 1963. She preceded him in death in 1992. Edward worked for United Airlines for thirty-two years.
Edward is survived by one sister, Mary Winkler of Iron River, Wisconsin; three brothers, Damian Winkler of Charlotte, Iowa, Ken Winkler of Phoenix, Arizona, and Tom (Barbara) Winkler of Port St. Lucie, Florida; and one grandson, Patrick Jones of Clinton, Iowa.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Doris.