Donald Lawrence Winkler, a devoted husband, a loving father, and adoring grandfather went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2013
Donald was born in Cleburne, Texas on September 20, 1945 to Jesse and Effie Winkler. He was second youngest of 6 children.
A graduate of Burleson High School in 1964, he excelled in football, earning a scholarship to Abilene Christian University, where he graduated with a degree in biology. While at Abilene, he met and married Dwanna, his loving wife of nearly 47 years.
He and Dwanna, were blessed with three children, David, Dawn and Dustin. They resided in Mesquite, Texas, where Donald dedicated over 37 years as a coach, teacher and administrator in the Mesquite Independent School District.
An avid fisherman, Donald later retired with Dwanna to Emory Texas, where he loved fishing, tending to his cattle, spending time with friends and family, and being "Paw Paw" to his five grandchildren.
A follower of Christ, Donald also served as Deacon at the Church of Christ, in Point, TX
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers John and Walter Winkler.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 6, 2013 at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home in Greenville, TX. Interment will follow at Willow Springs – Turner Cemetery in Rains County, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunday at the funeral
