Mary A. Winkler, age 86, of Whiting, died on May 2, 2022 at home.
Mary was born July 29, 1935 to the late Dr. William and Margaret (Heuer) Popelars. She was raised in Weyauwega, was Homecoming Queen and graduated Class of 1953. She and Harold Winkler were married on September 20, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI. She dedicated her life to raising her family along with working 20 years at Chrysler Outboard in the computer department. Mary will be remembered for her thoughtful, fun, and caring persona. She was a great storyteller and enjoyed every moment spent with family. Mary enjoyed feeding and watching birds, chipmunks, and squirrels. Other interests included flower gardening, golfing, cross stitching, and playing cards.
She is survived by her husband Harold; children, Jay (Susan), Mark (Christine), Michael (Jodi); wonderful grandchildren: Larry, Sara, Matthew, Elizabeth, Sam, Ryan, and Ben; precious great-granddaughters, Aubrey, Eva, and Nora. She is further survived by sister, Janet (Jon) Torkelson and many extended families. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret; sister, Mae Linke; and brother-in-law, Herman Linke.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. officiated by the Reverend Tim O’Brien, followed by lunch served at the church. Burial will follow at the Sheridan Cemetery, Town of Farmington. Online condolences may be made at www.bostonfuneralhome.net.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Timothy Wirtz and the staff of Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice for their compassion and wonderful care given to Mary.