Leroy ‘Roy’ Albert Winkler
Leroy ‘Roy’ Albert Winkler
April 3, 1941 ~ May 28, 2022
Leroy “Roy” Albert Winkler passed away May 28, 2022, in Basin, Wyo. Roy was born on April 3, 1941 in Riverton, Wyo., to Raymond and Sylvia Winkler. Roy grew up around the Burlington and Greybull area.
Roy was drafted into the Army in 1961. He spent two years at Fort Lee in Virginia. He worked construction and farmed on the side. He loved camping, boating, and watching his children play sports through their high school years.
Roy married Sheryl Kay Inman on April 7, 1962. They were married 60 years and had four children together.
Roy is survived by his wife, Sheryl Winkler; four children: Theresa Winkler, Tony (Melissa) Winkler, Kelly (Ed) Carnes, and Monty Winkler; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Sylvia Winkler; two brothers Gary and Robert Winkler; a sister Kay Lynam, and a great grandson, baby James Winkler Youngerman.
A celebration of life will be held at the Greybull City Park on July 16, 2022, at 11 a.m. Cremation has taken place at Antelope Butte Crematory in Greybull, Wyo.