July 16, 2024 at 1:06 p.m.
Paul Henkle
Paul Henkle, age 82, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Paul was born July 6, 1942, in Indianapolis, the son of Don and Mary (Busch) Henkle. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on the maiden voyage of the USS Kitty Hawk. He worked for G.C. Murphy Co., NAAS Foods and was a truck driver for 23 years.
He was a member of Trinity Arch Bridge Church in Portland. Paul was active in Trinity’s food pantry for 22 years.
Paul married Connie Edmundson on May 7, 1967.
Survivors include:
His wife — Connie Henkle, Portland, Indiana
Children — Timothy Henkle, Portland, Indiana, and Bryan Henkle (wife: Kerioka), Portland, Indiana
One granddaughter — Sophia Henkle
Siblings — Linda Combs, Greenwood, Indiana, and Larry Henkle (wife: Laurae), Bluffton, Indiana
A sister-in-law — Carolyn Via, Swansea, Illinois
He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald David Henkle.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Arch Bridge Church, 323 S. Meridian St., Portland. Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. on Friday at the church. Pastor Darrell Borders will officiate and military rites will be conducted by Portland American Legion Post #211.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Arch Bridge Church Food Bank.
Arrangements are entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.
Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.
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