Andrew Phillip "Phil" Winkler

WINKLER, Andrew Phillip "Phil," 86, of Locust Grove, Va., died August 29, 2009 at Evergreene Nursing Care Center in Stanardsville, Va. Born August 19, 1923 in Hewlett, Va. to the late Walter Thomas Winkler and Elma Cornelia Edminston Winkler, Mr. Winkler was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After retirement from the Virginia Department of Transportation, Mr. Winkler spent his retirement years doing what he enjoyed most: cutting firewood, working in his garden and most especially, fishing. He is survived by two children, Saria Charlene Winkler of Richmond and Stephen Phillip Winkler and his wife, Mary, of Charlottesville; two grandchildren, Carrie Winkler of Blacksburg and Amy Winkler of Atlanta, Ga. He is also survived by a sister, Nell Sprouse of Sun City, Fla.; and one brother, W.C. Winkler of Charlottesville. Mr. Winkler was preceded in death by his wife, Lettie K. Winkler; four brothers, Winfred, Thomas, Frank and Charles Winkler; and one sister, Ann Gadow. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, Va. The Reverend Thomas Doubt will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery, Locust Grove, Va. The family would like to thank all those involved at Evergreene Nursing Care Center for Mr. Winkler's kind and compassionate care while he was there. Memorials may be made to the Zoar Baptist Church building fund and/or the Orange County Rescue Squad. Online guest book is available at johnsonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.