Saturday, October 18th, 2014
Richard Winkeljohn
Richard Leo Winkeljohn, 85, Celina, died at 5:45 a.m. Oct. 17, 2014.
He was born July 6, 1929, in Celina, to the late Harry and Bernice Stueve Winkeljohn.
Surviving are brothers, Jerry (Kathleen) Pulskamp, New Bremen, James Winkeljohn, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Joyce Winkeljohn, Lima; sisters, Mary (Don) Angel, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Susan (Dan) Plummer, Ada; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased are his step-mother, Eleanor (Knapke) Winkeljohn; and his brother, Tom Winkeljohn.
He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Reynolds and Reynolds in Celina. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, and a former scout leader for Troop #69 in Celina. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #210, V.F.W. Post #5713, Moose lodge and Eagles Lodge, all in Celina. He enjoyed his horses; nothing could beat a good horse race or a round of golf.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, with Fr. Kenneth G. Alt, C.PP.S., officiating. Burial follows in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Celina, with military honors by the Celina American Legion Post and the Celina V.F.W. Post.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, with American Legion and V.F.W. membership services at 6 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Caregivers at the Kidney Services of West Central Ohio or to the Gardens at Celina.
Condolences may be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.
