Obituary of Arthur C. Winschel

Arthur C. Winschel of the Winthrop section of Deep River Connecticut passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 with family by his side. Arthur was born in Winthrop April 29, 1929 to William F. and Regina (Reese) Winschel. He was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Army, a member of Ibell-Jacobson-Smith Post #61 American Legion Deep River, Connecticut. He served as an American Legion Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund representative for over 62 years, was a member of LA SOCIÈTÈ des 40 hommes et 8 CHEVAUX, and was Vice President of the Winthrop Cemetery Association for 39 years, he was also devoted member of the Winthrop Baptist Church. Arthur was employed as a butcher for many independent markets along the shoreline. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time in his gardens, boating, bowling, and traveling with his family. Arthur is survived by his wife, Valerie (Tower) Winschel; sister, Alice Johnson; brother, Kenneth Winschel, both of Deep River, CT; his two sons, John P. Winschel of Weatogue, CT; Matthew C. Winschel of Kingston NY; and four step-children, Louis R. Budney; Richelle E. Rowe, both of Westbrook, CT; Christine E. Fayle of Deep River, CT; Jay H. Newcomb of Chester, CT; and 9 grandchildren. A Private Service with the rendering of Full Military Honors was held Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Winthrop Cemetery in Deep River, CT. A memorial contribution may be made to the Winthrop Baptist Church, 444 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT 06417. To share a memory of Arthur please visit www.rwwfh.com Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements.