Robert Winkler Obituary

Robert Norris Winkler passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020 from natural causes at age 74. The son of William Sebastian Winkler and Ellen Patricia (Prenger) Winkler, he was a lifetime resident of Baltimore, MD.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathleen Ann Winkler, son Richard Sebastian Winkler, daughter Harley March Winkler, daughter-in-law Sarah McNay Winkler and grandchildren, Ryan Sebastian Winkler and Maxine Lillian Winkler.

Robert is also survived by five younger brothers: William Ronald, Mark Thomas, Patrick Harry, Michael Francis and Matthew James Winkler, who regarded him as the cement of the family. Robert was one of 36 first cousins and an irreplaceable friend to others, including fellow members of Towson Elks Lodge #469.

As a private attorney and asst. public defender, Robert spent his life assuring that others received representation according to their constitutional rights, preparing estates for the elderly, and supporting all of his relatives, friends and any in need whenever necessary. He was passionate about family, world travel, golf, philately, and reading. As a talented raconteur, he shared all of these interests with anyone willing to listen, many times more than once.

Non nobis solum nati sumus. --Cicero

Virtual services will be held 8/25/20 at 10:30am. For more information and a link to the service, please email [email protected].

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Aug. 19, 2020.

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Cathy Alzamora

April 8, 2024

Mr Winkler as I used to call him was like a second father to me, no matter what the problem was speaking to him gave me the strength to go on, he became our attorney in 1981 when we came to this country, he was there at all times for many members of my family, my mom adored him now both are in heaven, I am happy I got to take him out to dinner when he was in assisted living, I will ask him Mr Winkler where would you like to go for dinner he picked Pappas restaurant and The Peppermill restaurant, I will forever remember and love him, my condolences to the whole family, Mr Winkler may you be at peace next to our Lord

Chet Joseph

August 13, 2023

Robert was a wonderful friend and human being who was always very kind and caring. God bless his soul and Family---Chet Joseph

Peggy Gilley

July 20, 2021

I was so saddened to see that Bob passed away. I worked for him and he was a wonderful employer. We remained friends and had hone out to dinner right before the pandemic.

I was trying to get in touch with him and something told me to loom him up.

Our prayers and condolences to the entire family.

Peggy & Walter Gilley

Ellen Berenholtz

April 2, 2021

My dad, Ted Freedman was Bob’s barber. My dad really enjoyed Bob’s friendship and used him as his attorney. I too use Bob and am so saddened to see this. He was a great guy!

Vincent Basignani

September 22, 2020

I just found out about the passing of Bob. I knew Bob since 1980 as my attorney and friend. I will miss him. My condolences to his family.

Michael T. Mann

September 9, 2020

RIP you will be missed

Anthony J Sacco

August 25, 2020

For fifty-seven years, Bob was a dear friend. I was shocked and sorry to receive Kathy's call. He was the first "member" of our Friday afternoon Luncheon group - sole practice lawyers in search of others who were doing the same, who would get together for lunch every week and discuss cases - or just enjoy each other's company. Later, he and I shared a fascination for the Orioles Baseball club and we'd go to ball games as often as possible, especially after that subway connected from Lutherville to the Stadium. Like brothers, we enjoyed each other's company; talking Orioles baseball, and sharing stories about his brothers and his two kids were his favorite subjects. Those pleasant times became a long-distance thing, when I moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, but we kept in touch by telephone and e-mail, and we did lunch every time I went to Baltimore to visit. Later still, after Carol and I moved to North Carolina, I was able to visit Towson more frequently, and trips to the Assisted Living place were part of each visit. I knew the lungs were getting worse and that his time was getting shorter. I enjoyed keeping up with the two kids and his brothers and his wife, Kathy. Condolences to them. He is gone but he will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace. May God have mercy on him and extend to him the joy of eternal life. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

Chet Joseph,

August 21, 2020

Our sincere condolences to Bob's wife and Family. We have fond memories of him. Rest in Heavenly pease Bob. Chet Joseph and familyC

Chuck Brooks

August 20, 2020

Huge heart and always willing to listen. Honest and very much respected by so many people for many reasons. I was so very lucky to be friends, whether on the golf course or Various business interests.

Edward Ebel

August 20, 2020

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I know that he is greatly missed already. Bob was, in the words of the Irish Americans of the early 20th century, a "solid man". We shared some memories and thoughts of our Irish heritage in the last years of his life and these will be fond memories...we even had a "book club", though it actually just consisted of one book, "The Immortal Irishman". We sent each other a few postcards. These are some nice memories of a great guy. My kindest thoughts and prayers to you, Bob, and to your family and friends. Ed Ebel, friend.

Joseph Ayd

August 19, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to family & friends. Bob was a special friend and partner. We shared some amazing times and adventures together. At this moment in time, I know that Bob would have us follow his example and remember Lincoln’s advice: “Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in the bonds of fraternal feeling.” May his gentle soul rest in peace.

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