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CRAIG ALAN WINKEL

1945 - 2016

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1945

DIED

2016

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CRAIG WINKEL Obituary

Name: Memorial service for CRAIG ALAN WINKEL
Start: 2016-06-04T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church

WINKEL

CRAIG ALAN, husband, father and friend extraordinaire, was born on November 5, 1945 and died on May 26, 2016 at his home Shepherdstown, WV. Craig attained his BS from Georgetown University, his MD from Tulane University, and his MBA from the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, St. Joseph's University. He was a Fellow of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology. As a colonel in the US Army Medical Corps, he served on the faculty at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD. After 18 years of military service, he joined the faculty of the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. Craig was the Vice-Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Medical School, Philadelphia, PA and the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. He was a loyal member of Trinity Episcopal Church, the Harper's Ferry Men's Cooking Club, the Retired Men's Breakfast Group, the Men's Book Club, the Potomac River Artists' Guild, the Art Critique Group, and a devoted art student of Michael Davis. He served as a board member of the Hospice of the Panhandle and the Friends of Music. In addition to his continued dedication to the field of medicine, he was a passionate professor, reader, traveler, raconteur, chef, artist, and wine collector. His enthusiasm for life and learning was boundless. Craig is survived by Roy, his wife of 47 years, his daughter Jennifer Heffron and son-in-law Ian Heffron, his son John Winkel and daughter-in-law Caitlin Winkel, his grandson Nicholson Winkel, and his sister Wendy Martens. The Memorial Service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Shepherds-town, WV. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, Trinity Episcopal Church or Friends of Music.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 29, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for CRAIG WINKEL

14 Entries

Janis R Nelson

May 27, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Winkel's passing. I was a medical assistant at Jefferson Hospital in the OB/GYN Reproductive Department. I absolutely loved working with him. He was such a kind and compassionate person. He was serious about the patient care. He had a great sense of humor! I learned much from him. May he continue to rest in the peace of our LORD!

Willard Barnes

October 10, 2023

Outstanding physician
Lifelong scholar and teacher
Friend to Many

Martha DeMaio

April 29, 2017

For the past 23 years I thought of Dr. Winkel. I thought about writing him to tell him how he changed my life. I was told I would never have children, lost my first husband because of it. Dr Winkel changed all that with his unbelievable skill and knowledge. I was a patient at Jefferson. Thanks to him I have a 23 and 20 year old and a wonderful husband. He and God made the impossible, possible. I am not sure why today I finally looked up his name...I am saddened at this news that such a giving man was taken too soon. But I hope the family can see this post and how deeply his work effected his patients. Thank you Dr Winkel from my whole heart and Rest In Peace knowing all the wonderful lives you touched.

December 15, 2016

Dear Roy:

I only recently heard of Craigs" death. I am sorry that through the years we have not kept closer. I send my and Susan's sympathy to you and your family. I shall remember with fond memories of our time together.

Ron and Susan Seglie

PAtricia YOung

July 27, 2016

I was a patient of Dr. WInklel at Jefferson. He gave me my life back after years of suffering with endometriosis. I have two children and a relatively pain free life due to his care and compassion. He was a great doctor and an even nicer person. I thought about through the years thinking what a blessing it had been to have him as my doctor. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your lost.

Ken Spriggs

June 3, 2016

With sadness I learned of Craig's passing. However it was a joy to see him at our Landon Class of '64 50th reunion in November 2014. I shall remember our time together as classmates. He lived an admirable life, and may God receive His servant Craig.

Lorraine King

June 3, 2016

Dear Roy,.....I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. i was honored to have had the privilege of working with Craig as a dear colleague and friend during his tenure at JEFFERSON. May you take comfort in recalling ALL the wonderful memories and the special love you shared. I shall remember Craig fondly and now,......in faith, bid him well deserved peace and close with "until we meet again" !!!With my deepest sympathy to you and yours, fondest regards..........

Patricia Mason

June 1, 2016

I truly was honored to know Dr. Winkel. My deepest sympathies to Roy and his family. I worked in Ob/Gyn with Dr. Winkel and it was a such a pleasure. I am so sorry to hear this news. He was a very special person.

May 31, 2016

I am sorry to hear of your loss. May the God of all Comfort, comfort you and your loved ones, in this your time of need.

Eric Widra

May 31, 2016

I feel lucky to count Craig as one of the most influential people in my life. A mentor, colleague and friend who could always be counted upon for support, honesty, and optimism. I will miss his advice, humor and company, as infrequent as it was in recent years. My heartfelt condolences to Roy and his family.

Deone Harvey

May 31, 2016

My deepest condolences to his wife, Roy and his beautiful family. I worked with Dr. Winkel in OBGYN at Georgetown University. I enjoyed his visits when he came to Georgetown; he will truly be missed.

Carola Bruflat

May 31, 2016

I was shocked to learn of Dr. Winkel's passing today. I was honored to have known him at Georgetown both as a nurse in the Perinatal Unit and as a nurse practitioner in the faculty practice. Thank you Dr. Winkle for all of your guidance and support to me as a new nurse practitioner. I think of you often - you will be missed.

William Bennett

May 31, 2016

Remembering my old friend and classmate at the Landon School: Craig was a gentleman, thoughtful and intelligent, a friend to all. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Helain Landy

May 30, 2016

It was a shock to learn of Craig's passing. Craig's picture graces the corridor in the Department of Ob/Gyn at Georgetown University Hospital. His warm open smile greets us daily. Seeing his face reminds me of what a caring, understanding, and gentle man he was. Knowing him made a significant difference in my own life; he was my mentor, guide, and friend. He will be missed.

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