"Janice and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Janeda Huff"
In loving memory of
Robert "Bob" E. Winkle
January 26, 1937 - June 27, 2018
Robert "Bob" E. Winkle, 81, Muncie, passed away Wednesday morning, June 27, 2018, at his home.
He was born Wednesday, January 6, 1937, in Muncie, the son of Hansford and Dorothy Belle (Hammond) Winkle. Bob graduated from Cowan High School. He had worked at Western Southern Life Insurance, then as a draftsman at Indiana Bridge Company and then he started Winkle Construction Company. He was in the construction business for forty-four years and retired in 1999. Bob loved going on "island vacations" with his wife, Janice. His memberships include the Elks Club.
Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Janice (Townsend) Winkle; children, Tony Winkle, Brenda Temonia, Danny Sayre, Randy (wife Jean Ann) Sayre, and Teala (husband Todd) Shideler; brothers, Jerry (wife Adine) Winkle, and Richard (wife Julie Ann) Winkle; fifteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, Hansford and Dorothy Belle Winkle; a daughter, Karen J. Cuevas; and an infant brother, Phillip B. Winkle.
A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304, with Pastor Kevin Holt officiating. Cremation and interment at Elm Ridge Memorial Park will be at a later date.
Family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army, 1015 Wheeling Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47303.
Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.
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"Teala and family, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Im sure his memory will live on with such a large family. God Bless. Susan Haley"
"Janice this is cousin Katie. So sorry to hear of your loss, we will have you in our prayers and thoughts as well as long ago memories. Love and blessings, Katie and Jack"
"Janice. I am reading about Bob as we are driving to Ohio for Scott?s family reunion. You guys were the best neighbors and we are so sorry and sad to read about Bob. Jane and Scott"
"Sorry for the loss of your Dad and my friend !! I lost my Dad recently and know the pain. Prayers for the family ?? Dave Ammerman "
"Janice, I am heartbroken for you and your entire family. Bob was such a sweetheart and I loved taking care of his optical needs and became such good friends in the process. I love you and I?m so glad that I was able to get to know Bob. Hugs!!! Paula Wooten "