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Winfried "Win" Hensel
December 5, 1925 ~ January 8, 2018 (age 92) 92 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Drewa Family
January 14, 2018 11:24 AM
Auntie Donna, Sally & Jan, Lynne & Larry, Lauren & Eric – Such sadness fills our hearts and at the same time, great comfort knowing that Uncle Win is at peace and with his Lord and Savior whom he truly loved. We will make the trip to Milwaukee in tomorrow’s snow storm so just in case we end up turning back, I wanted to add some memories to the loving tribute you have written for him. I have a lifetime of memories that have been flowing in and out of my mind and heart this week. From the days when we would visit and sleepover in the lower flat on Center St while the adults would play Bridge into the wee hours, to the many camping trips and adventures our families enjoyed together – Peninsula State Park to Rocky Mountains to Glacier, to more wonderful holiday meals than I can remember including Thanksgivings and a sleepover so we could go to the Christmas parade in downtown Milwaukee, to the love and support Uncle Win gave all of us when Dad died even though he was in deep mourning himself. Then serving as Sponsor at Josh’s Baptism along with Auntie Donna and being a strong loving presence in Josh’s life – like the day they came to sit on the bleachers and watch Josh play baseball. - Such love. Uncle Win took genuine and loving interest in our lives, was always interested in our careers and families, and loved to hear the hunting stories from Rick and Josh. In fact, there is a stick of venison sausage that would have been making its way to Tudor Oaks from Josh’s most recent hunt and a story Josh would have loved to tell him. When fishing at our cottage, Rick's goal was always to catch some "nice walleyes" to take to Win and he managed to land a few! Uncle Win stepped in to help fill the void in our lives after Dad was gone and he was so much more than just an uncle – he was a steadfast presence in our lives and a link to the Hensels who had gone before him and all were truly a part of the “Greatest Generation”. We will miss him but will keep his memory alive in our hearts. Love to you all from Nancy along with Rick, Josh, Leshia, & Liam.
A candle was lit by Tracy, Tina and the girls
on January 12, 2018 5:15 PM
Message from The Armitage Family, England
January 12, 2018 11:31 AM
Fond memories of my visit in 1987 when on arrival, Win asked me if I would like a beer. Imagine my surprise when he put it in the microwave. His response was " I thought you English liked warm beer"
Much love to the family. Stu, Kay, Kirsty and Lindsay . TheHensels opened our eyes to the USA
Much love to the family. Stu, Kay, Kirsty and Lindsay . TheHensels opened our eyes to the USA
A candle was lit by Karen and Fred
on January 11, 2018 4:04 PM
Message from Maureen Highdale and family
January 11, 2018 2:57 PM
Auntie Donna, Lynne, and Sally you have my love, thoughts, and prayers. I wanted to share some memories of Uncle Win. He always enjoyed his tennis and golf until he could no longer play. He enjoyed traveling. He always took an interest in our family and was a good listener. I remember he took my mom and I to Summerfest when I was in college. We got to see Paul Revere & The Raiders perform. Auntie Donna and Uncle Win helped out our family when we had car trouble and we had to stay at their home for 2 days until our car was fixed. They had to "put up" with our young children. I remember all the delicious food and meals we enjoyed whenever we visited. He volunteered his time to help others. We always enjoyed family reunions. We all will miss him but we have the assurance we will see him again in heaven. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Message from Bill Schumacher
January 11, 2018 12:07 PM
Donna, Sally and Lynn I am so sorry for your loss and also our loss of a truly good man. He was always real easy to talk to, at least for me and someone that was not judgmental. I know it is always hard to see someone you love die. They always say well he had a long life and was blessed with a good family and health. That never seems to mean very much, at least to me, at these times. I will not be able to attend the funeral. I am stuck in Tupelo, MS with a transmission problem in the truck that I am pulling behind the motorhome. still have plans to travel the southwest until April. Take Care. Love you guys. Bill Schumacher
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