John Henry Winkleman

John Henry Winkleman obituary, Buhl, ID

John Henry Winkleman

John Winkleman Obituary

Visit the Farmer Funeral Chapel website to view the full obituary.

John H Winkleman, 80, of Buhl, Idaho, died peacefully in his home on September 27, 2024. 

John was born in Independence, Kansas, on June 22, 1944. He served in the Marines for six years during the Vietnam War. In the mid 70’s he moved to Buhl with his family and was a lifelong resident. John retired from Monroc Concrete in Twin Falls, Idaho, where he worked from 1973-1993. After retiring he became an independent truck driver, driving locally through harvest season. 

John was an avid outdoorsman. He had a great love for hunting, fishing, and camping.

John is survived by his two daughters, Jeanette Kite and Shannon Stromberg; a sister, Diana Gayle Woldum: two brothers, Harold Jerome Winkleman and Steve Floyd Winkleman; four grandchildren, Aria Barnes, Zachary Kite, Auston Stromberg, and Skyler Stromberg; and 4 great grandchildren. As well as many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirly Sue Winkleman; his brother, Frankie Winkleman; and parents, Harold and Letha Winkleman.

John will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Per John’s request there will not be a public service.

Rest In Peace.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on John’s memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Farmer Funeral Chapel

130 9th Ave North, Buhl, ID 83316

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