Kenneth P. Winkley, 86, formerly of Hutchinson, died January 1, 2021, at St. Luke's South Hospital, Overland Park, from COVID-19 complications. He was born June 14, 1934, in Aulne, KS, to Leon Christopher and Laura Ella (Wait) Winkley.
Ken graduated from Marion High School in 1952. After serving in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 at Fort Sheridan, IL, he moved to Hutchinson in 1958. For decades, he owned and operated Winkley's Service Station, at 26th and Main with the help of his family, one of the few remaining full-service stations around. He was known by his customers for his outstanding customer service and took great pride in going above and beyond to take care of them., even surprising them by cleaning their driveways after it snowed. In addition, Ken owned many rental properties, and was a member of Park Place Christian Church.
Ken was a car guy at heart: souping up cars in his younger days, taking care of customers' cars, and showing off his classic cars in parades, car shows and at the Kansas State Fair. He loved to quail hunt, entirely for the opportunity to be together with family and friends but would always be quick to tease that "he got that one" because his kids or grandkids "couldn't hit the broad side of a barn door". Ken was a longtime supporter of the Hutchinson Blue Dragons and volunteered for the NJCAA basketball tournament. Ken loved being around people, always taking time to chat at the station and ballgames, and he especially enjoyed having coffee with good friends at various Hutchinson establishments. Most of all, he loved his family and was a supportive father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Ken married Carol (Stalcup) Winkley in 1994 and is survived by: children, Kenny Winkley (Connie) of Topeka, Kevin Winkley (Luci) of Olathe, Kimberly Nitz (Joel), Kristine Nuss (Kent), all of Overland Park; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, John and Robert; and sisters, Ailene Dyche(1936-2009) and Joan Wambsganss.
Private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with The Reverend Dr. David Dubovich officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary and sign his book from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The family is planning a Celebration of Life this summer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Park Place Christian Church or the Alzheimer's Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Ken graduated from Marion High School in 1952. After serving in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 at Fort Sheridan, IL, he moved to Hutchinson in 1958. For decades, he owned and operated Winkley's Service Station, at 26th and Main with the help of his family, one of the few remaining full-service stations around. He was known by his customers for his outstanding customer service and took great pride in going above and beyond to take care of them., even surprising them by cleaning their driveways after it snowed. In addition, Ken owned many rental properties, and was a member of Park Place Christian Church.
Ken was a car guy at heart: souping up cars in his younger days, taking care of customers' cars, and showing off his classic cars in parades, car shows and at the Kansas State Fair. He loved to quail hunt, entirely for the opportunity to be together with family and friends but would always be quick to tease that "he got that one" because his kids or grandkids "couldn't hit the broad side of a barn door". Ken was a longtime supporter of the Hutchinson Blue Dragons and volunteered for the NJCAA basketball tournament. Ken loved being around people, always taking time to chat at the station and ballgames, and he especially enjoyed having coffee with good friends at various Hutchinson establishments. Most of all, he loved his family and was a supportive father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Ken married Carol (Stalcup) Winkley in 1994 and is survived by: children, Kenny Winkley (Connie) of Topeka, Kevin Winkley (Luci) of Olathe, Kimberly Nitz (Joel), Kristine Nuss (Kent), all of Overland Park; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, John and Robert; and sisters, Ailene Dyche(1936-2009) and Joan Wambsganss.
Private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with The Reverend Dr. David Dubovich officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary and sign his book from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The family is planning a Celebration of Life this summer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Park Place Christian Church or the Alzheimer's Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Kenneth P. Winkley, 86, formerly of Hutchinson, died January 1, 2021, at St. Luke's South Hospital, Overland Park, from COVID-19 complications. He was born June 14, 1934, in Aulne, KS, to Leon Christopher and Laura Ella (Wait) Winkley.
Ken graduated from Marion High School in 1952. After serving in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 at Fort Sheridan, IL, he moved to Hutchinson in 1958. For decades, he owned and operated Winkley's Service Station, at 26th and Main with the help of his family, one of the few remaining full-service stations around. He was known by his customers for his outstanding customer service and took great pride in going above and beyond to take care of them., even surprising them by cleaning their driveways after it snowed. In addition, Ken owned many rental properties, and was a member of Park Place Christian Church.
Ken was a car guy at heart: souping up cars in his younger days, taking care of customers' cars, and showing off his classic cars in parades, car shows and at the Kansas State Fair. He loved to quail hunt, entirely for the opportunity to be together with family and friends but would always be quick to tease that "he got that one" because his kids or grandkids "couldn't hit the broad side of a barn door". Ken was a longtime supporter of the Hutchinson Blue Dragons and volunteered for the NJCAA basketball tournament. Ken loved being around people, always taking time to chat at the station and ballgames, and he especially enjoyed having coffee with good friends at various Hutchinson establishments. Most of all, he loved his family and was a supportive father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Ken married Carol (Stalcup) Winkley in 1994 and is survived by: children, Kenny Winkley (Connie) of Topeka, Kevin Winkley (Luci) of Olathe, Kimberly Nitz (Joel), Kristine Nuss (Kent), all of Overland Park; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, John and Robert; and sisters, Ailene Dyche(1936-2009) and Joan Wambsganss.
Private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with The Reverend Dr. David Dubovich officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary and sign his book from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The family is planning a Celebration of Life this summer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Park Place Christian Church or the Alzheimer's Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Ken graduated from Marion High School in 1952. After serving in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 at Fort Sheridan, IL, he moved to Hutchinson in 1958. For decades, he owned and operated Winkley's Service Station, at 26th and Main with the help of his family, one of the few remaining full-service stations around. He was known by his customers for his outstanding customer service and took great pride in going above and beyond to take care of them., even surprising them by cleaning their driveways after it snowed. In addition, Ken owned many rental properties, and was a member of Park Place Christian Church.
Ken was a car guy at heart: souping up cars in his younger days, taking care of customers' cars, and showing off his classic cars in parades, car shows and at the Kansas State Fair. He loved to quail hunt, entirely for the opportunity to be together with family and friends but would always be quick to tease that "he got that one" because his kids or grandkids "couldn't hit the broad side of a barn door". Ken was a longtime supporter of the Hutchinson Blue Dragons and volunteered for the NJCAA basketball tournament. Ken loved being around people, always taking time to chat at the station and ballgames, and he especially enjoyed having coffee with good friends at various Hutchinson establishments. Most of all, he loved his family and was a supportive father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Ken married Carol (Stalcup) Winkley in 1994 and is survived by: children, Kenny Winkley (Connie) of Topeka, Kevin Winkley (Luci) of Olathe, Kimberly Nitz (Joel), Kristine Nuss (Kent), all of Overland Park; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, John and Robert; and sisters, Ailene Dyche(1936-2009) and Joan Wambsganss.
Private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with The Reverend Dr. David Dubovich officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary and sign his book from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The family is planning a Celebration of Life this summer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Park Place Christian Church or the Alzheimer's Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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