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Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah
SUNNYSIDE, WA - Oscar T. Winckler 86 of Zillah passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at Hillcrest Manor, Sunnyside.
Oscar was born May 25, 1919 in Harold South Dakota to Gottlieb and Christina Winckler. He moved with his family to the Zillah area in 1934 where he began farming. Oscar farmed his whole life, working first with his Dad and brothers and later with his son and son-in-law. He continued to work into his 80's until he retired due to illness.
Oscar enjoyed being with his family and especially loved his grandchildren. In later years he and Virginia traveled, spending time wintering in Arizona with Virginia's family. Oscar was a WWII veteran and a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Zillah for 64 years.
Oscar is survived by his wife of 48 years Virginia, his daughter Christy and David Ivy, a son Tom and Terri Winckler, 4 grandchildren; Angela and Melissa Ivy, Tanner and Tierra Winckler all of Zillah, 3 brothers Reinhold Winckler and Leonard Winckler both of Zillah, Harold Winckler of Benton City; 2 sister Kathryn Kunnanz of Yakima, Marie Ravine of Zillah, numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents and 2 sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, August 5, 2005 at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah. Interment to follow in the Zillah City Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 9-5 Thursday (Today), August 4, 2005 at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah. Following the service everyone is invited to Grace Lutheran Church for refreshments and fellowship. Memorial in Oscar's name maybe made to Grace Lutheran Church, Zillah.
The family would like to thank Dr. Steve Taylor, Hillcrest Manor and Pastor Mann for their caring services. Thanks also to caregivers Vicki, Terry and Darlene for there excellent care at home the past 3 years.
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