Joseph R. Winkler

May 4, 1935 - April 9, 2017

Joseph R. Winkler, US Army Veteran. Beloved Husband of Virginia (nee Miller); Loving Father of Colleen (Ron) van de Kraats, Marianne (Chris) Kragel, Jeanne (Jim) Hedman, Thomas Winkler, Kathleen (Brian)Wurst, Megan (Dan) Marshe, Marisa Winkler and Joseph D. (Leah) Winkler; Devoted Grandfather of 17 and Great Grandfather of 4. Beloved "Uncle Joe" of many nieces and nephews. Vistitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Friday, April 21, 2017 from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, April 22, beginning with prayers at the mortuary at 10:00 a.m. and proceeding to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Elmhurst, Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. Retired 34 years veteran of Elmhurst Police Department, and 11 years Code Enforcement Officer. He was the Executive Officer of the Illinois Police Assn. For info 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com