H. Claire (Schmitter) Winkler
August 15, 2011
Winkler, H. Claire (Schmitter), 92, retired executive secretary for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., died August 15, 2011. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 24, at Downing Lahey Mortuary West in Wichita. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Winkler, in 1976. Survivors: sons, Larry and wife, Claudia Winkler, of Bellevue, NE and Dana and wife, Mary Ann Winkler, Wichita; grandchildren, Loren and wife, Suzi Winkler, Lance and wife, Beryl Winkler, Ingra and husband, Bret Anderson, all of the Omaha area, and Jonathan Winkler, Wichita; great-grandchildren, Zach and wife, Kate Winkler, Mindy and husband, Joe Eckerman, Jenna Winkler and Ava Winkler. Memorial is with First Presbyterian Church, Wichita, or a memorial of your choice.
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Claire was a delightful lady and a joy to be around. Our father, Ralph ‘Smoky’ Bogart, and Donald were first cousins. Memorial Day at the Gypsum Cemetery will not be the same without her there. She will be truly missed. Our condolences–
I\’m so sorry about the passing of Claire. I just learned about it on 8/27/11. Claire was a great and true friend to my grandmother Agnes and to me as well. She was a very special lady, and she will be missed.
My last living grandparent passed away over 20 years ago and Claire became Grandma Claire to me. She will be missed. It was a relaxing time visitng her every year. She was fun to talk with and share work’s ups and downs, and she gave us a wonderful break from our busy schedules. One of our favorite gifts from Grandma Claire was the joy of watching purple martins. We will remember her fondly as we see them in the future.
Bret and I so enjoyed our Memorial weekend visits to Grandma’s for many years. Our mutual love for gardening made it an especially good time of year to help her with her latest yard projects. We will miss her dearly, and think of her often while we continue with our own garden projects… bumping into the multitude of fairy sculptures whose twinkling eyes and playfulness remind us of her!
Claire and I were both secretaries for SWBT I loved being with her she was such a delightful person. I am so sorry for your lost she was one special lady!
Dana, so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you, Mary Ann and Jonathan. Karen Wolf, Planning Comm. Recording Secretary
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. SINCERELY, BOB & ALICE NOBLE AND FAMILY