Patricia Ann Winkler

In Loving Memory of a Remarkable Woman, Patricia Ann Winkler, August 4, 1951 – September 23, 2025 of Coloma. 

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we celebrate the life of our beloved Patricia Winkler, born August 4, 1951, and reunited with god on 9-23-2025. Patti was a woman whose love knew no bounds and whose spirit lit up every room she entered. 

She was more than a mother; she was a force. A cornerstone. A guiding light. Her heart was vast enough to hold not only her own children, but countless others she embraced as her own. Her legacy lives on in the generations she nurtured—children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren—all of whom carry pieces of her wisdom, warmth, and wild sense of adventure. 

She lived life with passion and playfulness, never missing a chance to dress up for Halloween or dive headfirst into a new escapade. Her love for costumes wasn’t just about fun—it was about joy, creativity, and bringing people together. Whether she was donning a witch’s hat or a superhero cape, she reminded us that life is meant to be celebrated. Her home was a sanctuary, her arms a refuge, and her words a source of strength. She taught us how to love fiercely, laugh loudly, and live fully. Her knowledge was deep, her advice always timely, and her presence—irreplaceable. 

She had a special place in her heart for animals—whether they were strays in need of a home or beloved pets who became part of the family. She had a gentle way with creatures great and small, and her bond with horses was especially profound. She understood their grace, their power, and their spirit, and they responded to her with trust and affection. Her compassion extended to every living being, and she taught us to care deeply, love freely, and protect fiercely. 

She leaves behind an enormous family, bound not just by blood but by the love she cultivated. We will miss her stories, her hugs, her laughter, and the way she made each of us feel like the most important person in the world. 

Though our hearts ache, we find comfort in knowing that her spirit lives on in every costume worn, every adventure taken, and every act of unconditional love. She was our foundation, our teacher, our hero. Rest well, Mom. You are and always will be our greatest. 

Patti is reunited with those that passed before her and she will meet those again whom carry on her memory. Although she is preceded in death by loved ones, she is in heaven awaiting them with open arms. She is survived by countless loved ones. We will await our reunion.

A celebration of Life Gathering will be announced when it becomes available.