George E Winkler

George E. Winkler, 90, of Berwyn, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Mac Neal Memorial Hospital in Berwyn. George was born on May 30, 1933, the son of John and Anna (Zajac) Winkler. He was married to the love of his life, Susan Krzak. George was a decorated U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, a proud crewman of the USS Oriskany, and a recipient of the National Defense Service, United Nations Service, Korean Service, China Service, Navy Unit Citation and Good Conduct Medals. George is survived by his children, Donna Crespo, Cheryl (Tom) Reining, Michael (Jan Arend) Winkler, Kathleen Asta and Joanne (Ken) Lukaszek; 8 grandchildren, Melissa (Brandon) Ervin, Amanda (Scott) O’Brien, Nicole (Mike) Rodriguez, Anthony Crespo, Sarah Asta, Samuel Asta, Kyle (Casey) Zalewski and Zachary Zalewski; sister, Elizabeth Borrelli; 2 step-grandchildren, Christine Diehl, Jennifer Hill; 6 great grandchildren, Isaac, Dominic, Christian, Ava Grace, Maximillian (Max) and Deklen; 6 step-great grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew, Haley, Dominic, Carolyn and Lexi. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and good friend of many. He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Andrew Winkler, Edward Winkler; 2 sisters, Helen Jakobowski; Jean Meher; 2 sisters-in-law, Pat Winkler, Dorithy Winkler; 3 brothers-in-law, Walter Jakobowski, Frank Borrelli, Victor Meher. A funeral service will be held at noon on May 2, 2024, at Abraham Lincoln Veterans Cemetery, Elwood, IL. A celebration of life party will be held for George on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 1-5 pm, at the Bartlett Fire Barn located at 218 S Main St, Bartlett, IL 60103.