Levirna Winkelmann

Levirna Winkelmann, age 87 and a resident of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at her home. She was born in Welcome, Texas in 1926 to parents Theodore W. and Lillie Thielemann. She married Wilbert Otto Winkelmann on January 26, 1946; she loved being a wife and mother; they had six children and six grandchildren. Her passion was working in her garden, tending her chickens; and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and taught Sunday School for years. She is preceded in death by her husband Wilbert Otto Winkelmann; parents Theordore W. and Lillie Thielemann; and her daughter Arlene Herndon. Survivors include daughters Verna J. Morrow, Dianna DuBose; Sharon Gothard; sons Wilbert L. Winkelmann, Charles W. Winkelmann, Donald E. Winkelmann (adopted grandson); sister Lillie Mae Aschenbeck; grandchildren John Winkelmann, Kyle Winkelmann, Stacie Morrow, Alfred Cade Jr., Carl Cade; great-grandchildren Amanda and Meagan Winkelmann, Annie Morrow, and McKenzie Cade; step-grandchildren Dexter Gothard and Scott Trigg; step-great-grandchildren Sullivan and Genevieve Trigg, Haylee Doskosil, and Eli Herndon; numerous nieces, nephews and other cherished family members and faithful friends throughout the years. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 14, 2013, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Pastor Mark Anderson will preside over funeral services being held Monday, April 15, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Chapel with interment following at Ryan Cemetery. Pallbearers include John Winkelmann, Alfred Cade Jr., Kyle Winkelmann, Carl Cade, Scott Trigg, and Donnie Winkelmann. In lieu of flowers the family ask that contributions be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 901 Plum Grove Rd., Cleveland, Texas 77327.