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Henry C. Hensel, 74, of Norman, OK passed away August 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.Henry was born on December 2, 1941 in Dallas,
TX to Henry R. and Vera Hensel. Henry grew up in Norman and was a
Newspaper boy as well as an employee at Sooner Dairy. He was a
proud Boy Scout earning the rank of Eagle Scout thru McFarlin United
Methodist Church, of which he was a lifetime member. Henry
graduated from Norman H.S. and attended O.U. Henry proudly entered
the U.S. Navy and served 30 years, retiring in 1993 after being a
Navy Photographer and received the Purple Heart for his service in
Viet Nam.
Henry was a member of many organizations, including United States
Junior Chamber (Jaycees), the Norman Masonic Lodge, Norman V.F.W.
and various Genealogical and Historical Societies and was an Officer
in the Sons of the American Revolution.
After his retirement from the US Navy, Henry worked for 17 years at
Wal-Mart, was the owner of The Memorabilia Corner and TMC Photo.
Henry loved model railroading and working in his gardens. In 1980,
Henry was awarded the August Deitz Award for outstanding achievement
in research and writing of Confederate Philately.
Henry met and married the love of his life, Sandra Lynn (Gross)
Hensel, on June 13, 1981 at Andrews Air Force Base. Together they
shared a wonderful life full of special memories that Sandra will
forever cherish.
Henry is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; one son, Richard
Wheeler; one daughter, Lynne Marie Chandler; eight grandchildren,
Iesha Renee, Caleb Thomas, Adyson Claire, Charles Henry, Temperance
Aries, Conner Patrick, Mikayla Marie and Caragh Caitlin.
He was
preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be 12:00p.m. – 8:00p.m., Friday, August 26, 2016 at
Havenbrook Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 6-8 PM.
Services to celebrate his life will be 10:00 am, Saturday, August
27, 2016 at the Chapel of Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman with
burial to follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Norman.
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