Winckowski, William “Bill”

Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sunday March 22, 2026, at the age of 78.

Bill was the beloved husband of Peggy (nee Rammacher) Winckowski married on February 29,2000 for 26 years.

He was a loving brother, uncle, devoted father to Melissa Boston (the late Steve), Billy Jr. (Loretta), Rachel and Alicia Morrow (Sheldon). Kerri Reynolds (Bill), the Late Kimberly Dengler, Richard Dengler (Amanda), Stephen (Claire). Bill was a proud Grandfather and Great Grandfather who cherished his time with family and friends.

Bill was honored to serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  Following his service, he worked as a union meat cutter until he retired at the age of 62.  Bill was very happy to be the only Polish man working on the hill at Gioias’ Deli making the “hot salami” for ten years!

In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, and fishing with his best friend Victor Lambert along with his grandchildren. He loved to dance, make homemade sausage and cook!

He will be remembered for his dedication to his family…..simple pleasures that brought him great happiness and lasting memories.

Bill will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

SERVICES:  Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road Affton, Missouri 63123) on Monday, March 30, 8:15 a.m. to St. Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church (3949 Wilmington Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63116) for 9:00 a.m. Mass.  Interment with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Sam Crowe Scholarship Fund at Bishop DuBourg High School appreciated.  Visitation Sunday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.