Bob Bad Bob Winkler
Winkler, Bob “Bad Bob”, 76, loving husband and father, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2006. The rosary will be at 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 27 and the service will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 28, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Bob was the president of Mid-Central Mfg., Inc. until his retirement in 1993. In 1990 he founded the Cheney Lake Association (CLA) and maintained the presidency until 2005. The CLA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Cheney Lake and Wichitas water supply. Bob was a life long member of the Knights of Columbus. Bob is survived by his wife, Darlene, sons, Duane and Gregg of Wichita, daughter, Linda and son-in-law, John Jackson of Cheney, daughter, Sheila Lary of Cheney, 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Cheney Lake Association, 2345 S. Vine, Wichita, KS, 67213 and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 Stratford, Wichita, KS, 67206. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
The rosary will be at 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 27, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
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My sincere sympathy to Darlene and to my high school friend Linda. I remember hanging out at your house after the basketball games. Your family was so close and I really enjoyed the unity the bothers and sister had and probably still have. Darlene you have a wonderful family to lean on. God Bless all of you
Bob was my mentor back in the mid eighties. I bought Weaver Mfg. and was the new kid on the block. Bob took me in and explained to me how to do business in this town. He knew everyone but was never to busy for me. Without his support I don’t know if I would have made it. I will miss you and thanks for everything.
Darlene & Family; Have many memories of our Fishing trips. Bob was one of those Companions who somehow managed to make these trips a real pleasure. Have only known about three of them in my lifetime. Bob was one of them. God bless him.
Winkler Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was loved by many and will be greatly missed.Bob always had a big smile, a friendly HELLO, and a firm hand shake for everyone he met. We are here for you if you need anything. Love Larry and Sue
Gregg- I am so sorry to hear about your father. It is hard for me to imagine the void you must be feeling. I know how the emptiness can linger, but with time I hope the pain you and your family are going through will ease. It is always comforting to look back at the wonderful memories we shared with our loved one. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Hello Darlene I am Robert Bennett,s youngest son Keith.I am so very sorry to here about Bobs passing.He gave me my first real job after school when the company was still on Mosley.I always appreciated him giving a kid a chance to work .My mother Lou passed away in 04 ,she always talked about your guys trip ti Hawwii.Please tell all of your kids that I am sorry about there and your loss Keith Bennett