Donald Bates Winkle, age 57, of Pomona, passed away on December 6, 2019, after a fierce battle with cancer, his family announced.

Don was born January 16, 1962 in Hollywood. He grew up in South Pasadena, attending Marengo Elementary, South Pasadena Junior High and South Pasadena High School, where he played football and was elected to class officer and commissioner roles.

He attended Sacramento State University and remained in the Central Valley area as he married and began his family. His professional life focused on retail management and construction services. He was a lifelong hockey lover, having played from age 4 through adulthood.

Don is survived by his daughter, Dr Cortney Miller; sister and brother-in-law, Julie Winkle Giulioni '78 and Peter Giulioni; and nephew and niece, Nick Giulioni '08 and Jenna Giulioni '16. He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Juanita Winkle.

South Pasadena Review, December 20, 2019