William "Bill" F. Winkelman

William F. "Bill" Winkelman, 73, of Elkhart, died Monday afternoon, December 15, 2014 of natural causes at his home. He was born September 27, 1941 in Huntington to Fred and Bertha (Peting) Winkelman. On August 11, 1962 he married Ruby Jester in Huntington. She survives along with two children, Michael K. (girlfriend, Rebecca) Winkelman, of Huntington, and Michele (Chris) Piciacchia, of Old Hickory, Tennessee; a granddaughter, Carleigh Rose; and a twin sister, Johanna Septer, of Ossian. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bill was a member of the Huntington North Class of 1959 and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Goshen. A railroad conductor for 42 years, he started with Erie Railroad, known as Norfolk Southern Railroad when he retired. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. Visitation will be Thurs., Dec. 18, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder- Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, and one hour prior to the 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 funeral service at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Goshen. Rev. Andrew Wollman will officiate. Burial will be Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Garden of Memory, Marion. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church building fund.