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Emil Otto Winkler

Emil Otto Winkler Jr. 95 of Benton passed away October 4, 2017. He was born August 19, 1922 in Vimy Ridge, Arkansas. Emil was retired from Reynolds Metals after 39 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Otto Winkler and Hester Marie Stroupe Winkler, wife, Wanda Jean Winkler and son, Dennis Winkler, four sisters, two brothers and son-in-law, Ronald Herzberg. Emil is survived by his sons, Jerry (Oneta) Winkler of Sheridan, David West of North Little Rock and Tim (Pamela) Winkler of Leonard, Texas, daughter, Sandra Herzberg of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, brother, Calvin (Irma) Winkler of Bryant, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and friends. Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 1 p.m. Friday at First Pentecostal Church in Benton with burial following at New Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation will be 12 noon until 1 p.m. at the First Pentecostal Church before services. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published October 5, 2017

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