ASU remembers
Eleanor Lois Winkles
Wife of Bobby Winkles, ASU Baseball Coach & Instructor
Elinor "Ellie" Lois Winkles, 86, passed away on September 7, 2017. Ellie's first job was as a teacher at First Lutheran School, grades 1-3, in Burbank, California. During this time, she began dating Bobby Winkles, her husband of sixty-four years. Ellie graduated from ASU with a BA in Elementary Education in 1971. Bobby was ASU baseball coach and instructor from 1958 to 1972. He lead the team to national championships in 1965, 1967 and 1969. His Video History interview may be seen at https://repository.asu.edu/attachments/167589/content/Winkles_Bobby-Interview-11-9-2006.mp4 Ellie supported Bob in his baseball career and went to every game. Ellie is survived by her husband, Bobby, two daughters, two grandchildren, a sister and a brother. She was preceded in death by a daughter and two sisters. (Source: Arizona Republic and David Scheatzle)
September 7, 2017