Christopher Winkeljohn

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Thursday, March 10th, 2016

Christopher Joseph Winkeljohn, 62 of Lima, passed away 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on December 28, 1953 in Quebec, Canada. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Winkeljohn, and is survived by his mother Vera (Wimmers) Winkeljohn.

Chris was self-employed as a Cab Driver. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Lima; he loved watching sports and he was a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Mr. Winkeljohn is survived by his children, Billie Jo Stanley, Erik Winkeljohn and Gary Winkeljohn all of Lima. He is survived by his former wife, Pam (Reiser) Winkeljohn. He is also survived by a grandson, Liam Winkeljohn, his siblings: Judy (Doug) Hole of Rockford, Ohio, Dave (Cindy) Winkeljohn of Dallas, Texas and Neal (Gini) Winkeljohn of Fostoria.

He was preceded in death by his brother James Donald Winkeljohn.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Siferd-Orians Funeral Home with Father J. Norbert Howe officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in St. Marys Cemetery, Celina, Ohio.

Family and friends may call Friday, March 11, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home and on Saturday, one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to that of the donor's choice.

Online condolences can be made at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com.

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