Herman C. Henry

Herman C. Henry 01/18/1930 ~ 01/20/2011 OCEANSIDE -- Capt. Herman C. "Hank" Henry, U.S.M.C., Ret., died Thursday, January 20, 2011 at his Oceanside home. Born January 18, 1930 in Madison, Wis., he first moved to North County in 1961. A decorated veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam, Mr. Henry retired as a Captain from the U.S. Marine Corps with thirty years service. After his military career, he worked for Woolworth, retiring after 20 years. Herman "Hank" was a quiet, selfless man who was dedicated to his wife of 58 years and was a devoted family man. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine L. Henry of Oceanside; and eight children, Richard Henry, Bridget Rhodes, Patrick Henry, Dawn Maioriano, Mark Henry, Cindy Bitgood, Michael Henry and Hope Munoz. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass for Mr. Henry will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Vista, with the Rosary preceding the Mass at 12:30 p.m. Graveside services with full military honors will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 3, at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. "He will be deeply missed by us all." Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com