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Robert Henkiel Obituary
of Boynton Beach, Fla.
Robert Leonard Henkiel, 84, of Boynton Beach, Fla., passed away on September 6, 2008 after a short illness. He was born on October 16, 1923 in Girard, Pa., the son of Anthony and Stella Henkiel, Binghamton, N.Y. He was a veteran of World War II and a retiree from IBM. He is survived by his brother, Donald Henkiel, Cottonwood, Ariz.; children, Robert Henkiel, Douglasville, Ga., Cheryl Escott, Johnson City, N.Y., and David Henkiel, Vestal, N.Y.; stepchildren, Michael Kratky, Endicott, N.Y. and Ronald Kratky, Binghamton, N.Y.; many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There will be a private Memorial Service for him at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, 5601 Greenwood Ave., West Palm Beach, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made in his name to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
al spence
September 11, 2008
sorry to hear about your dad (grandad and father in law) my thought are with you ,and yours
Pat (Lenga) Sissenstein
September 11, 2008
Cheryl and Family,
I am so very, very sorry to read about the passing of your dad, grandfather and father-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Niki, I'm thinking of you.
Bill Kazmark
September 11, 2008
Sorry to hear of the lose of your father and brother. Will keep you in my prayers.
Your cousin Bill Kazmark
geri pitkorchemny
September 11, 2008
cheryl-
sorry to hear of the loss of your father - our sympathies to you and your family - please call if you need anything
Dolores Edwards
September 11, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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