WINKLER,
Marilyn Ruth
(Maiden Name: Nelson)
Published in Today's News Herald on Jun. 5, 2020 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -
Marilyn Ruth Winkler passed away at her home in Lake Havasu City on
May 28, 2020 at age 85.
Marilyn was born on July 7, 1934 to Earl and Harriet Nelson in
Belvidere, Illinois. She grew up in Illinois and graduated high school
from North Boone High. After graduating from Illinois State
University, she worked for Pontiac School District as a librarian. She
raised her family in Pontiac with her first husband, Richard Kopp.
Marilyn moved to Milwaukee and married her husband of 31 years, Ralph
Winkler. They later would make Lake Havasu City their home.
She was a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church- Choir and the outreach
committee. She also volunteered her time at Hospice of Havasu and
Havasu Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed playing cards, extensive
traveling and spending time with family.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Kopp and
her parents; Earl and Harriet Nelson.
She is survived by four children; Robert (Mary) Kopp, Paul (Lisa)
Kopp, Kathleen (Craig) Buchanan and Nancy (Larry) Nordvig and one
brother, Dr. Donald (Donna) Nelson. She also leaves behind 11
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card, go to
www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.