Roy Carl Winker Jr., age 83, of Medina, Ohio, died on February 18, 2026, from declining health. Roy was born on May 10,1942, at Wadsworth Hospital to Roy C. Winkler Sr. and Hazel (Montgomery) Winkler. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1960 and went on to attend Kent State University. He married Joan Thomas on September 28,1974.

Roy served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He taught at Black River Middle School, Rittman Middle and High School. He was a shop teacher and track coach, leader of Seville Boy Scout Troup 456 for more than 40 years and co-owner of sports store Pipsissewas Unlimited.

He loved the mountains, hiking, camping, singing and was part of the Black River Entertainment Company. He hiked the Appalachian Trail and Philmont Scout Ranch.

In addition to his wife, Joanie, he is survived by his sisters: Shirley McDougal, Donna Farner, Bonna Gobert; brother Harry Winkler (Fran); sister-in-law Linda Winkler; many nieces and nephews.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents, brother Daniel Winkler, brothers-in-law Henry McDougal, Randall Farner and David Gobert.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Roy to Remsen Christian Church, 1500 Remsen Road, Medina, Ohio 44256 or to Kitten Crazy , 930 Lafayette Rd Unit A, Medina, Ohio.

Family will receive friends on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 5-7pm at Waite Funeral Home in Medina. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Remsen Christian Church, 1500 Remsen Road, Medina, Ohio 44256. Please meet at the church. A burial with military honors will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Please arrive at 1:30 p.m. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.waitefuneralhome.com.