James E. “Jimmy” Winkel age 83 of Clinton passed away Friday, October 23, 2026 at Mercy One Hospital, Clinton. A Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Church in Clinton. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Tuesday at Prince of Peace and from 10:00 am until the Mass time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery with honor guard by the AMVETS. Honorary pall bearers will be Pat Arnold, Joe Brown and Brian Fenzel. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Jim was born in Iowa City on July 10, 1943, the son of Edward and Dolores (Byrns) Winkel. He attended St. Patrick’s Elementary School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1961. Jim received his AA degree in Accounting from AIC in Davenport. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married Charlotte Bengston on June 24, 1967 at St. Boniface Church in Clinton. Jim was produce manager at Eagle Foods for 26 years. He later was employed at the Diamond Lady, The President, and Rhythm City Casinos as dealer and later as main banker.
Jim was a member of Prince of Peace Parish and the Knights of Columbus where he had served as Grand Knight, 4th Degree Faithful Navigator for Loras Assembly and Commander of the Knights Honor Guard. Jim was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and AMVETS post 28 where he proudly served with the Honor Guard. Jim was a Boy Scout leader for 25 years, receiving the Silver Beaver National Award and the St. George Religious Award. In his younger years Jim enjoyed bowling, riding motorcycles and water skiing. He was a practical joker, loved boating on the Mississippi, and was a fan of the Quad City Mallards, Chicago Bears, and Indiana Fever.
Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years Charlotte; a son, Michael Winkel of Clinton; a sister, Lois Sneed of Hendersonville, NC; a niece Ilene (Jeff) Iberg of Fulton, and a nephew Joseph (Carol) Watters of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Martin and Marvin Spiva and Benjamin E. Sneed, and aunts and uncles. Memorials may be made to Prince of Peace Parish. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
