James Leslie Windler

James Leslie Windler

James Windler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 19 to Dec. 24, 2023.
Fort Myers - James Leslie Windler, 79, passed away on November 7, 2023, in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born on June 8, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa. James was kind, thoughtful, helpful and a fan of Nebraska Football.

James is survived by his dear friend, Ann Magnuson, his brother, Michael, and sister, Frances and his nieces, Mary Rimkus, Deborah Kuhn, Mayumi Windler, Chikage Windler, Michiko Myers, Jill Krelle, Beth Krelle, and nephew, Eric Krelle. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred, his mother, Bettina, and his sisters Margaret Martin, Jeanne Krelle, and Stephanie Windler, and his beloved dog, Markdown.

He is deeply missed by all who loved him.

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