D. A. Winkler

DIETERICH — D.A. “Wink” Winkler, age 84 of Dieterich, Illinois passed away at 5:42 PM – Thursday, February 19, 2015 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. D.A. better known as “Wink” was born on July 8, 1930 in Indianola, Illinois the son of Albion and Hortense (Bandy) Winkler. He married Marjorie Lois Dent on February 7, 1953 in Mattoon, Illinois and she preceded him in death March 27, 2013. D.A. served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. D.A. was a high school math teacher and taught at Dieterich, Farina - LaGrove, Martinsville, Mattoon and retired after many years of teaching. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church; Charter member of Dieterich Ruritan Club; Dieterich Post # 628 American Legion; Dieterich Fire Department and the Dieterich Community Development Corporation. D.A. coached cross country, track, baseball, girls basketball and boys basketball. He was a member of the Dieterich Hall of Fame. Wink is survived by: Children – Tina (Thomas) Tromiczak; David (Brenda) Winkler; Lisa (Brad) Bushue; Grandchildren – Daniel (Camille) Winkler, Kristen Winkler (fiancé Kenneth Flood), Hailey Bushue and Jacob Bushue; Brother – Deane (Nita) Winkler. D.A. was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers Jack and Jeane Winkler and a sister Lois Ann Downs. Funeral services celebrating Wink’s life was held at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Dieterich, Illinois with Pastor Stephen Gillet officiating. Burial in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Dieterich, Illinois with full military rites provided by Dieterich Post #628 American Legion. In loving memory of Wink, memorials may be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church or Dieterich Schools Education Foundation. Arrangements under the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois. Obituary written by family members.