Janet E. Winkler

Janet E. Winkler, 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:55 a.m., Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Wapakoneta Manor.

She was born on February 25, 1939 in Vanwert County, OH to James and Frances (Caywood) Williams who preceded her in death.

Survivors include 3 children Leigh Karbowiak of Dublin, OH, Larry (Vicki) Winkler, Linda (Bob) Bryan both of Wapakoneta; 6 grandchildren Eric (Adriane) Winkler, Stephanie (Jason Hutchison) Unrue, Rachel (Aaron) Vorhees, Heather (Danny) Choe, Stevie Karbowiak, Allen (Katelyn) Winkler; 3 step-grandchildren Royce (Cassie) Bryan, Candace Bryan, Erica (T.J.) Cross; 11 great-grandchildren Baily Waitman, Reed Waitman, Gregory Winkler, Brayden Winkler, Mackenzie Choe, Xander Vorhees, Alexander Winkler, Evelyn Vanderpool, Cooper Vorhees, Uriah Robert Choe, Collins Tyler Vorhees; 7 step-great-grandchildren Krew Coleman, Raegan Hutchison, Keaton Hutchison, Amelia Bryan, Lennon LeDeaux, Harley Bryan, Theo Elwood Cross; 2 brothers Wayne (Betty) Williams, Elvin (Cathy) Williams and a sister-in-law Barbara Williams.

Janet was preceded in death by a great-grandson Thomas Winkler, step-great-grandson Ryker Bryan and 2 brothers Robert and Royce Williams.

Janet was 1957 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School.  She then attended Wright State University-Lake Campus and Miami University.  She was Auditor for both Auglaize County and the City of Wapakoneta from where she retired.  She served as the secretary at Salem United Methodist Church for many years and was a member of St Paul U.C.C.  She loved music, enjoyed playing the piano, trombone, and played the organ for many area churches.  She also enjoyed needlecrafts and spending time with her family.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2024 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta with Rev. Bob Waitman officiating.  Burial will be at a later date at Resthaven Cemetery, Moulton.  Family and friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Cancer Association of Auglaize County.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com