Hon. Charles R. Winkler (Ret.) 1935-2021
Honorable Charles R. Winkler, 86, retired judge of the Cook County circuit court and Veteran, passed away in his home Sat. Oct. 2, surrounded by his loving wife Connie [nee Trumbull Wolf] and family members.
Born Jan. 12, 1935, to the late Charles and Teresa Winkler, he was a long time resident of Chicago, Riverside, and River Forest. A graduate of St. Mell's High School, Loyola University, and Depaul University, School of Law.
Charles served his country, 1958 - 1964 in the US Army as well as the Illinois National Guard.
He had a lifelong and prestigious career starting in 1960 till his retirement as a judge in 2011. During that time, he was a partner in multiple practices as well as serving as President to the West Suburban Bar Association. Throughout his career he authored many articles and published in legal journals.
Charles was an avid traveler, including spending time at his condo in Acapulco, Mexico where he vacationed for over 50 years. During his time there he authored 3 travel editions of "The Gringo's Guide to Acapulco" where he was affectionately known as 'Carlos'.
Charles is the father of Chuck and Michael (Wendy). Step-father of Jimmy (Dana) and Bradley (Jenny) Trumbull. Proud Papa Charlie of Grant and Cameron Winkler, Grandpa Chuck of Nicole and Amanda Trumbull. Brother to Bill & Clarice and James & Carol Winkler. Brother-in-law to Helen and the late Michael McGovern. Cherished uncle and dear to cousins and friends.
In Lieu of flowers please send donations to the Bohemian Lawyers Association of Chicago Scholarship Fund, Attn: Christopher Novak, 15 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 103, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
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Member Comments (1)
I am saddened to hear of Chuck's passing. We were colleagues in the practice of law and he and I tried a jury case against each other. I always enjoyed his company and found him to be very fair and reasonable. Chuck had a good sense of humor and always acted glad to see me.
Ironically our paths crossed in Acapulco where he was on vacation and I was taking 13 depostitions on a wrongful dearth case. We each surprised each other that afternoon.
I was happy to learn he had become a judge and I felt he really liiked dispatching justice.
My sympathies are to you, his family. The world was a better place by what Chuck brought to it
With fond remembrances,
Al Miller
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