Frank H. Winkler

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Henry Winkler, 76, of Glendale, AZ, formerly of Oshkosh. He passed peacefully with his family by his side on March 3, 2025. He was born in Oshkosh on December 20, 1948 to the late Henry and Arlene (Mundinger) Winkler. Frank married the love of his life, Kim Dillman, in Las Vegas, NV on April 23, 2016. After graduating high school, Frank joined the US Navy and served for 22 years where he was Chief Petty Officer E7 until retiring in 1988. He then worked for the City of Oshkosh until retiring again and moving to AZ in 2011.

Frank was a loving husband, father, brother, son and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson. When in WI he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Frank enjoyed Friday night fish fries and loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas. A die-hard Packers fan, Frank never missed watching a game. Frank's relentless pursuit on Candy Crush resulted in 14,952 levels completed. Frank loved to cook and his mother's recipe for potato salad quickly became famous among friends & family.

While his children were growing up Frank gave them many unique experiences. Life was an adventure that included a NASA space shuttle launch, museums, exploring cities, zoos, beaches, camping, amusement parks, national and state parks and so much more.

Frank was deeply loved by his wife, Kim Winkler; his children, Rebecca (Trevor) Chaney of Poy Sippi, Brian (Amy) Winkler of Neenah, Angela (Frankie) Lago of Oshkosh; siblings, Gloria Gutche of Oshkosh, Dennis Winkler of Waukau, Chuck (Cindy) of Minocqua; step-sons, Michael (Megan) Buschmann of Surprise, AZ, and Matthew Buschmann of Surprise, AZ; mother-in-law Pat Dallman and brother-in-law Eric Dallman of Oshkosh; grandchildren: Nicolas (Hanne) Winkler, Alex (Greg) Winkler, Tressa (Matt) Clune, Tanner Chaney, Myrah Lago, Elliott Lago, Samatha Winkler, Emily Winkler, Molly Winkler, and great-grandson Theo Chaney; nephew, Aaron Gutche of Oshkosh; many nieces & nephews; close friends Rick Hoffmeister of Warsaw, NY and Herb Pomerich of West Bend and fur baby, Levi.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Arlene (Mundinger) Winkler; brother, Tim Winkler (Sandy); brothers-in-law David Gutche Sr and Jeffery Dillman.

A memorial service for Frank will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside, 100 Lake Pointe Dr with Military Honors to follow. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3:00 pm until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

The Winkler family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff of HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center of Arizona for their compassionate care during Frank's final days.

Frank could make everyone laugh!

He will be greatly missed!