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Alvin Winkler Obituary

Alvin Winkler, Jr. . died on June 22, 2014 due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis of the lungs brought on by rheumatoid arthritis. Alvin was born on September 13, 1940 in Schulenburg, Texas, the first of five children to Alvin and Adie. He grew up in High Hill where he worked in the family cotton gin and on the farm. He served in the US Army and eventually moved to Houston to work as an auto mechanic. In 1976 he and his wife opened Winkler's Garage, which is still in business today under the tutelage of his oldest son. In his elder years he spent time at the shop, the farm, and with his family. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Agnes; son Kenneth with wife Jennifer and children Bryce and Haley; daughter Lisa with husband Jay Durham and children Nolan, Lindsay, and Trent; son Rodney with wife Tiffany and children Reese and Sadie; and sister Virginia with husband Allen Ewald. He is predeceased by his parents; brother Larry; and sisters Shirley Berger and Bonnie Winkler. Viewing at Klein Funeral Home at 9719 Wortham Houston 77065 on Thursday starting at 5 with service and rosary at 7. A memorial mass will be at St. Maximilian on West Road on Friday starting at 11. A funeral mass and interment will be at St. Mary's in High Hill on Monday starting at 10.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jun. 25, 2014.

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LaDell Freudenberg

June 27, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Winkler family. May God hold you close during this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of Junior from our schools days, he will always be in our thoughts.
LaDell (Ohnheiser)and Gene Freudenberg
Class of 1958

Shana Prewit Patterson

June 27, 2014

Dear Mrs. Winkler and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Winkler's passing. He was such a nice man. I always enjoyed his company. Me and my families prayers are with y'all through this difficult time.

June 26, 2014

Dear Agnes and Family,
Thanks to Leona (Cernoch) Jones, I have heard about your loss and I want to be there for you. Last Sunday I attended Christ the Redeemer and later read Kenneth's ad in the Bulletin. What wonderful memories I relived about our 'apartment days'; when you and Junior came to our home in Brookshire to celebrate my Mom's 87th; and especially when my car overheated, leaving me stranded and Junior and Kenneth rescued me very generously. Like you, Junior was always very special in many people's lives. This Saturday Father David will offer the Mass for Junior and your Family. God always gives us the strength to keep on keeping on and be the 'steel magnolias' that wives are. Unless God has other plans for me, I will see you by Monday. May God Bless You and Your Family My Love and Prayers, Katy (Blaha) Reaux.

Rick and Frances Dillon

June 26, 2014

Agnes and family, so sorry for your loss. You are one of the sweetest family at St Max that always had a warm welcome for all. You are in our prayers. God bless you all.

June 26, 2014

Agnes, you and your family are in our prayers. God bless you all. So very sorry for your loss.
Chris Perry and Sharon Brooks

June 26, 2014

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Alvin. His warm smile and genuine friendliness and humor will be greatly missed. The annual Super bowl party will never be the same without his famous stew.

Our sincerest and deepest condolences to his family,

Gerri and Bill Morgan

Doris Janecka

June 26, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss.. He will be a Angel watching over you and the family....

Michelle Berkeland

June 25, 2014

Our prayers are with you....may God's word bring you comfort

Gail Hansen

June 25, 2014

May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Your family will be in my prayes and may God give you peace and know that you will see him again. He was a very special person and my family will miss him.

Thomas Doughtie

June 25, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Winkler was a good and honest man.

Thomas and Denise Doughtie

Brenda Campbell

June 25, 2014

I Love and will miss you Uncle Jr. My heart goes out to you Aunt Agnes, Kenneth, Lisa, Rodney and all the grandchildren. I will see you Thursday. Call if you ever need anything. May he rest in peace.

Charles and Nancy Daniel

June 25, 2014

Charles and I will always remember Alvin for his honesty in business and his willingness to service during festivals at church. He was a good friend that we had not seen in awhile but when thinking about him always had such good memories. We pray for peace of heart for Agnes and his children.

Scott Irwin

June 25, 2014

I always thought Mr. Winkler was one of the kindestand friendliest man I knew. He will be missed.

June 25, 2014

Kenneth, Sorry for your loss, I have always thought your Dad was a great and loving man. May your family heal and cherish all the great memories you have shared.
Juanita

Mike & Carolyn Grube

June 25, 2014

Our prayers are with the family

June 25, 2014

May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace in knowing that God's choirs are rejoicing as a man of character and love was needed in heaven. Our prayers have been with you and your entire family during this difficult time. Dale and Christie Crawford

Melva Cantrell

June 25, 2014

My condolences to the entire family. I have known Jr. for years. I first met Jr. when I was a single parent with three small children and struggling to survive. He always managed somehow to keep my old cars running over the years. And, I always said that if there were angels on earth, he was definitely one of them. He will certainly be missed. And I realize what a loss it is for his family. May God Bless all of you, and may God rest his soul.

June 24, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Agnes, Kenneth, Lisa, Rodney, their spouses, and the grandchildren. Alvin was a fine gentleman and will be missed by the community he has served for so many years.
Nancy and Jim Wisener

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