Ralph Henry Winkler

West Union, SC– Ralph Henry Winkler, 73, husband of Jean Holbrooks Winkler, of 107 Winkler Drive, West Union, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his home.

 

A native of West Union, SC, Mr. Winkler was the son of the late Cecil William and Frances Crumpton Winkler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam and later worked for Itron as an environmental technician. During his military career, he earned a Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. He retired from the National Guard as a First Sergeant E8. Mr. Winkler was a member of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons, Seneca Masonic Lodge #185, and the Walhalla American Legion Post #124. Ralph was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Winkler is survived by his daughters: Stacey Winkler and Tracey Winkler Johnson (Joe); grandchildren: James Iseli (Courtney), Paige Johnson (Charles Hayes), Madison Thompson, and Alexis Johnson (Diego Davila); great-grandchildren: Gaines Iseli, Gage Hayes, Charlie Iseli and one on the way; and sister: Brenda Winkler Dean.

 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Winkler was preceded in death by his brothers: Jimmy Winkler and Bobby Winkler.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 15, 2022, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Monday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted. The family is at the home.

Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.