Harry D. Winkler

1952 - February 6 – Veteran Nickle Plate Agent Buys Service Station

H. D. Winkler, veteran Nickle Plate agent at Hibbard, has resigned his position with the Railroad company and has purchased the Shell Service Station here from Paul Begin.

The transfer of ownershipt was effected on February 1.

Mr. Winkler, who has been a member of the Nickel Plate staff for 13 years, has had broad experinece in auto mechanics. He serves as an instructor in the auto mechanics cours at the Acasemy

He is a past master of the Henry H. Culver Masonic Lodge

Mr. Begin had operated the service station for the past four month having purchased the business from R. L. Listenberger.

Jan 16, 1957 Henry Winkler announced the sale of the Shell Station to Phill Wallstead; saying he was going to devote all his time to be in the Town clerk

Harry D. Wiinkler Seeks G. O. P. Nod For Sheriff

A well known ahd hiighly respected Culver man, Harry D. WInkler, wose late father made a name for himself as a law ennforcement and adimisitrative officer, will seek the Republican nominaion for sheriff of Marshall County at the May 6 primary

For the past eight years popular and efficient Harvey Phillips has held this important post fo the Democrats in almost solidly Republican Marshall County Sheriff Phillips is not eligible to run again. It is generally believed Winkler, the first Culverite to seek a major Marshall County job in several years, has the appeal and qualifications to win the coveted post for the G. O. P.

Father Once Was Sheriff

Harry WInkler's father, the late J. Logan Winkler, amde a fine name for himself as sheriff of Johnson count Illinois, having had several harrowing encounters with members of the widley publicized Berger-Shelton prohibition ere gang which terrorized much of Southern Illinois. Previousl the CUlver candidate's father served as a police officer in the city of Mattoon, Ill.

HarryWInkler therefore is fully aware that a sheriff's job is a lot more demanding than TV and the movies would have one believe. He iswilling to accelt the reasponsiblility of the tough Assignmentinvolved.

SuccessfulBusinessman

For vie years Mr. Winkler owned and operatedWinkler's SHell service station on Lake.... Clerk-treasure of the Town of Culver, a post to which he was elected in 1955 by a big majority.

Railroad Investigator

Long associated with railroads, the local candidate for sheriff has served as an agent, accountant, andtelegraphand teletype operator for the Illinois Central, Nickel Palte, and Pennsulvania Railroads. For thre years he acted as special railroad investigator.Mr.WInkler is a former officer of the Depatment of Conservation for the State of Illlinois, serving successfully for fout years.

Active Lodge Worker.

Past Master of the Henry H. Culver Lodge 617 F. & A M in which he now serves as treasurer

Winkler is also a member of the Scottish Rite ((32nd degree) of the South Bend Valley as well as tye ROyal Arch Masons,Plumout Chapter No. 49 and the Plymouth Chapter No. 49 and the Plymouth Commadery (KNights Templar) both of the York Rite.

Mr. Winkler is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,Maxinkuckee Order of Odd Fellows Maxinkuckee Lodge No. 373; Rochester Encampment No. 24; the Culver Lions Club; and the Culver-Union Township Chamber of Commerce

Mr. andMrs.Winkler, parents of two aughters, Mrs. P.M. Pedersen of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. B. E. Byrman of Hintington, Ind. Have been residents of Culver for 19 years and are mebers of the
Evangelical United Brethern Church. - Feb 19 1958

Harry D. Winkle Opens AUtomotine Service here. Announces New Business

This week in Culver brings about the opening of winkler's automotive service which is located on state road 10 just west of the road's intersection with ol road 17 (Dillon' corner)

Harry D. Winkler, owner and operator of the new buisness establishment, is well known throughout the community having operated the Shell Service Station on Lake Shore drive i in Culver for a number of years. He also served a four year term as town clerk-treasurer.

"Wink" as he is popularly known is well qualified in this field, having been an instructor of auto mechanics for eight seasons at the Culver Summer Schools.

Winkler's Automotice Service offers all kinds of general automotive work, tune-up, brake service, overhaul, etc., with weekday hours from 8 a.m. to 85 p.m.; Saturdays included. See your invitation to inpspect these new facilities in the firm's 1/2 page ad in this week's Citizen.

Harry Dubois Winkler BIRTH 15 Mar 1900 Johnson County, Illinois, DEATH 31 Oct 1971 Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana BURIAL Culver Masonic Cemetery Culver, Marshall County, Indiana son of J Logan Winkler and Josephine Josephine Fielder

married Irma Florence Tracy BIRTH 30 Nov 1904 Centralia Marion, Illinois DEATH 21 May 1998 Westfield, Hamilton, IndianaBURIAL Culver Masonic Cemetery Culver, Marshall County, Indiana , dau of Oscar Tracy and Irene Langwisch

Children

Beverly Florence Winkler Birth 22 Sep 1926 Centralia Marion, Illinois Death Date: Jan 1985 married 15 Mar 1947Peter M. Pedersen

Gaynelle Winkler Birth 30 Jan 1931 Marriage 11 Jun 1949 Billy Eugene Burman Birth Date: 4 Mar 1928 Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana, Death Date: 11 Mar 2012 Death Place: Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America Burial Hamilton Memorial Park Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

 
 Year: 1900; Census Place: Ash Grove, Shelby, Illinois; 
 Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240345
 Name:	Harry Winkler
Age:	2/12
Birth Date:	Mar 1900
Birthplace:	Illinois, USA
Home in 1900:	Ash Grove, Shelby, Illinois
Sheet Number:	2
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation:	26
Family Number:	25
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Marital Status:	Single
Father's Name:	Logan Winkler
Father's Birthplace:	Kentucky, USA
Mother's Name:	Josie Winkler
Mother's Birthplace:	Kentucky, USA
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members	Age	Relationship
Logan Winkler 26	Head
Josie Winkler 26	Wife
Maud Winkler 3	Daughter
Harry Winkler	2/12	Son
James Winkler 23	Brother

 Year: 1920; Census Place: Burnside, Johnson, Illinois; 
Roll: T625_376; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 72
Name:	Harry Winkler
Age:	19
Birth Year:	abt 1901
Birthplace:	Illinois
Home in 1920:	Burnside, Johnson, Illinois
House Number:	Farm
Residence Date:	1920
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Marital Status:	Single
Father's Name:	J L Winkler
Mother's Name:	Josephine Winkler
Able to Speak English:	Yes
Occupation:	Operator
Industry:	Telegrapher
Employment Field:	Wage or Salary
Attended School:	No
Able to read:	Yes
Able to Write:	Yes
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Household Members	Age	Relationship
J L Winkler 45	Head
Josephine Winkler 45	Wife
Harry Winkler	19	Son
Claud Winkler 8	Son
Paul Winkler 15	Son

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 
Name:	Harry Dubois Winkler
Race:	White
Birth Date:	15 Mar 1900
Residence Date:	1917-1918
Residence Place:	Johnson County, Illinois, USA
Physical Build:	Medium
Height:	Medium
Hair Color:	Brown
Eye Color:	Blue
Relative:	Josephine Winkler 

Year: 1930; Census Place: Central, Marion, Illinois; 
Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340278
Name:	Harry D Winkler
Birth Year:	abt 1901
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Age in 1930:	29
Birthplace:	Illinois
Marital Status:	Married
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Home in 1930:	Central, Marion, Illinois, USA
Map of Home:	Central, Marion, Illinois
Street Address:	Douglas Street
House Number:	127
Dwelling Number:	68
Family Number:	69
Home Owned or Rented:	Rented
Home Value:	15.00
Radio Set:	No
Lives on Farm:	No
Age at First Marriage:	25
Attended School:	No
Able to Read and Write:	Yes
Father's Birthplace:	Illinois
Mother's Birthplace:	Illinois
Able to Speak English:	Yes
Occupation:	Telegrapher
Industry:	Steam Railroad
Class of Worker:	Wage or salary worker
Employment:	Yes
Household Members	Age	Relationship
Harry D Winkler	29	Head
Irma Winkler  25	Wife
Beverly Winkler 3	Daughter

Year: 1940; Census Place: Central City, Marion, Illinois; 
 Roll: m-t0627-00852; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 61-4
 Name:	Harry Winkles [Harry Winkler]
Age:	40
Estimated Birth Year:	abt 1900
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Birthplace:	Illinois
Marital Status:	Married
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Home in 1940:	Central City, Marion, Illinois
Map of Home in 1940:	Central City, Marion, Illinois
Street:	High St N Brndag
House Number:	317
Farm:	No
Inferred Residence in 1935:	Harvey, Illinois
Residence in 1935:	Harvey, Illinois
Sheet Number:	21A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:	430
Occupation:	Telegraph Operator
House Owned or Rented:	Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:	25
Attended School or College:	No
Highest Grade Completed:	Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:	42
Duration of Unemployment:	8
Class of Worker:	Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939:	45
Income:	1200
Income Other Sources:	No
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Household Members	Age	Relationship
Harry Winkles	40	Head
Trma {Irman} Winkles 35	Wife
Beverlyn Winkles 13	Daughter
Gayralle Winkles 9	Daughter
Anna Ratliff 51	Daughter {sic different household}

World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

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Name:	Harry Debois Winkler
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Age:	41
Relationship to Draftee:	Self (Head)
Birth Date:	15 Mar 1900
Birth Place:	Shelby, Illinois
Residence Place:	Culver, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Registration Date:	16 Feb 1942
Registration Place:	Indiana, USA
Employer:	Nickel Plale RR
Weight:	210
Complexion:	Light
Eye Color:	Blue
Hair Color:	Gray
Height:	5 11
Next of Kin:	Irma Winkler

Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 
Name:	Gaynelle Winkler
Gender:	Female
Race:	White
Age:	18
Event Type:	Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date:	30 Jan 1931
Marriage Date:	11 Jun 1949
Marriage Place:	Indiana, United States
Father: Harry Dubois Winkler
Mother: Irma Florence Tracy
Spouse: Billy E Burman
Name:	Billy E Burman
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Age:	21
Event Type:	Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date:	4 Mar 1928
Marriage Date:	11 Jun 1949
Marriage Place:	Indiana, United States
Father:  William Frederick Burman
Mother: Mary Duanna Harper
Spouse:	 Gaynelle Winkler

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011 
Name:	Harry D Winkler
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Age:	71
Marital status:	Married
Birth Date:	15 Mar 1900
Birth Place:	Illinois
Death Date:	31 Oct 1971
Death Place:	Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Father:	J Logan Winkler
Mother:	Josephine Winkler
Spouse:	Irma F Winkler

Railroad Retirement Pension Index, 1934-1987 
Name:	H Winkler
Birth Date:	Mar 1900
Death Date:	1971
Claim ID:	332098608
SSN: 
Industry:	Railroad

Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 
Name:	Beverly Florence Winkler [Beverly Florence Pedersen] [Beverly Pedersen]
Gender:	Female
Race:	White
Birth Date:	22 Sep 1926
Birth Place:	Centralia MA, Illinois [Central Sale??, Illinois]
Death Date:	Jan 1985
Father: Harry D Winkler
Mother: Irma F Tracy
SSN 

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011 
Name:	Irma F. Winkler [Irma F. Tracy] 
Gender:	Female
Race:	White
Age:	93
Marital status:	Widowed
Birth Date:	30 Nov 1904
Birth Place:	CENTRAL CITY, Illinois
Death Date:	21 May 1998
Death Place:	Westfield, Hamilton, USA
Father:	Oscar Tracy
Mother:	Irene Tracy