Marvin J. Winkler

October 6, 1949 - January 13, 2019

PIERCE — Services for Marvin J. Winkler, 69, Pierce, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the United Methodist Church in Pierce. Burial will be at Prospect View Cemetery in rural Pierce. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Pierce. He died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at his home. Marvin J. Winkler, the son of the Rev. Arthur and Laura (Whitcomb) Winkler was born Oct. 6, 1949, in Webb City, Mo. He graduated from Wisner High School in 1967. From July 31, 1967, to April 1, 1969, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a lance corporal during the Vietnam War, where he earned a Purple Heart. After his military service, Marvin lived in Randolph and worked at the Gift Book and Hobby Shop Store in Randolph for many years. He then moved to Springfield, La., and worked for his brother, Art Jr., doing yard maintenance for five years. He moved back to Pierce in 1990. The United Methodist Church in Pierce, where he was a member and served on numerous boards and committees, was an important part of Marvin’s life, along with the Pierce American Legion. He also was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include a sister, Laura May Miller of Joplin, Mo., a sister-in-law, Marilyn Winkler of Fremont; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Arthur Winkler and Laura; two brothers, Arthur Jr. and Alfred; and a sister, Mary Raber. Organist for the funeral will be Emilie Harrison with congregational hymns “Amazing Grace,” “In The Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” “Wings To Heaven” will be special music by Emilie Harrison, as well as a “Sweet By And By” video. Online condolences may be sent to www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.