Floyd I. Winkel, 97, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Blair, Kansas passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Floyd was born on November 15, 1928, in Cawker City, Kansas, to Peter and Elsie Myrtle (Van Wey) Winkel.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Elwood, Kansas. He loved his wife of 66 years, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, but most of all he loved God. Floyd served in the U.S army during 1953 -1955 during the Germany reconstruction period. Floyd worked for Armour & Company meat packing plant, retiring there. He then worked for Woodruff Lumber Company, and Fleek’s Market. Floyd loved working in his garden, he was a master gardener. He also took great pride in keeping his home and lawn, in pristine condition.
Floyd married Merlene Pelham on October 11, 1953, in St. Joseph, Missouri. She preceded him in death on August 14, 2020. He was also preceded in death by his parents, siblings, infant sister, Alice Louise Winkel, Geneva Wright Lindsey, Don Winkel, and Olive Pickerell Nadler.
Additional survivors; son, Jack Winkel (Carol).
Daughter, Sue Winkel.
Sisters, Margaret Kincaid and Violet Cluck.
Step grandchild, Josh Brown.
Grandchildren, Victoria Whited (Micah) and Rebekah Winkel.
Great grandchildren, Avery and Ellie, Everett and Owen Whited.
Nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.
Visitation: 6-8 Tuesday evening at the funeral home, friends may call after 9 A.M. Tuesday.
Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.
Memorials: Wathena EMS, or the Troy Fire Department.
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