Sheldon Henschel

Sheldon Henschel

Passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Dianne. Loving father of Mark (Becky) Henschel, Paul (Lisa) Henschel, Amy (Mark) Crisci, Matthew Henschel, and Jason (Cheryl) Henschel. Proud grandpa of Matt, Lisa, Angelica (Sam), Zach (Lena), Caitlin (Devin), Sam (Heather), Alex, Renia, Amber (James), and Gunner (Emmy). Great-grandpa of Trinity, Sheridyn, Nehemias, Ethan, Devante, Ellianna, Robert, and Sakarrio and great-great grandpa of Alicea, Taliana, Keniel, Elijah, and Lelani. Dear stepfather of Margaret (Mike) Baumann, Greg (Nancy) Dziedzic, and JoAnn Mazur (Gregory Cerro). Step grandpa to Nicole (Derek), Andrew (Ellie), Erin (Joel), Ryan, and Matthew (Kaylee) and step great grandpa to Ben, Alice, Ameilia, Charlotte, Zackary, Drake, Luke, Brecken, Stella, and Nicholas. Best friend of Laurel Henschel. Preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Myrtle Henschel, brother Melvin (Carol) Henschel, and sister Sharon Saul. Further survived by loved relatives both in the United States and Germany, and by many friends.

Sheldon retired as a SSG from the National Guard. He loved being in the outdoors and enjoyed lunches at The Brass Key and his gin and tonics.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at Max A. Sass & Sons-Greenridge Chapel (4747 S 60th St., Greenfield) on Monday August 19 starting at 4PM until time of Memorial Service at 6PM.