John Eric Winkler

Winkler, John Eric SCHENECTADY John E. Winkler, 66, of Schenectady, died Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Eric and Margaret Larson Winkler. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, John was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked for more than 25 years for Benchmark Printing as a printer and, after retirement, he worked for Gene's Cleaning Service for ten years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Adirondack 46rs and he also reclimbed the peaks by all original routes. He was a member of Bashakill Preservation Society, Mohunk Preserve, the Automobile License Plate Collection Assoc. of Schenectady, N.Y. and was a publisher of three photograph books of the Adirondacks. John is survived by his cousins, Susan Johnson of Albany, Gary Larson of W. Va., Rev. James Larson of Ill., Wayne Larson of Albany, Betty Jane Ricketts of N.H., Paul Winkler of Burnt Hills, Frederick Winkler of Rotterdam, Audrey Kessler of Schenectady and several other cousins; dear friend of Kathleen Gill of Schenectady, and Donna Tallman and son Michael of Menands. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, N.Y. 12308. Calling hours will be held on Monday at the Bond Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Ave., Schenectady from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment in Jersey Shore Cemetery, Jersey Shore, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adirondack 46rs or the Bashakill Association, Wurtsboro, NY.