Coldwater, Ohio
Henry J. Selhorst, age 90, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born March 2, 1927 in Carthagena to the late Fred & Theresia (Hemmelgarn) Selhorst. On June 27, 1953 he married Margaret (Bauer) who survives in Coldwater. He is survived by six children: Mike & Rosanne Selhorst of Coldwater, Yvonne & Ken Nickerson of Naples, FL, John Selhorst of Hilliard, Cathy & Jeff Payne of Cincinnati, Larry & Pat Selhorst of St. Henry and Marilyn & Bill Stall of Coldwater; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a sister Frances Klenke of Coldwater; and in laws: Homer Schieltz of Florida, Carl & Carol Bauer and Frank & Carol Bauer all of Dayton. He is preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Patty Selhorst; a son-in-law Robert Brown; and siblings and in laws: Clara Schieltz, Ludwig & Bertha Selhorst, Bernard & Carol Selhorst, Odelia Bruggeman, Jillian & Ray Wilker, Wilfred Klenke, and Theresa Lummers. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, the men’s Holy Name of the church, Coldwater American Legion Post #470, Coldwater Knights of Columbus Council #1991 and the Coldwater Eagles Lodge #3025. Hank served in the US Air Force from 1948 to 1952 playing in the Air Force Band all four years, he played in several local bands until he formed the Hank Selhorst Orchestra. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing and gardening and worked as a salesman. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday July10, 2017 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Friends may call from 1 to 5 PM on Sunday and 9 to 10 AM on Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Read MoreYou are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a great man. Lots of talent. Lots of stories. He had a great smile. Love and hugs.
Dave and Cindy Hemmelgarn
July 11, 2017 | Coldwater, OH
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Henry. He was a great man. I Remember lots of his music days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Brunswick
July 11, 2017 | Coldwater, OH
Peg and Family, Just want to send our deepest sympathy to all of you! Hank was a very special man. I don't think he ever knew a stranger! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
John & Kay Seibert
July 09, 2017 | Coldwater, OH
Hank was Marty's favorite Uncle, I hope you rest in peace and enjoy time up in heaven with the rest of your family. Play a lot of cards and good music. I'm sure Marty and Ben will be waiting for you. And you boys stay of trouble.
Chris Selhorst
July 07, 2017 | Lake Worth, FL
Selhorst Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Hank. He was a wonderful person. I can remember him coming to mom and dad's house (Paul and Angie Bettinger) to sell Amway. He had a great laugh and great stories. I also remember his music and band. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May memories of your dad guide you in the days ahead.
Gretchen Hoyng
July 06, 2017 | St. Henry, OH
Yvonne, and the whole Selhorst Family,
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I have such fond childhood memories of staying at you and Mary's apartment and you brought me to your parent's house where we swam and I got burnt! It was so much fun even with the burn. May God be with you in these hard days ahead and may your wonderful father rest in peace!!!
Janet (Wynk) Kemper
July 06, 2017 | Crestline, OH
Larry and family, we are so sadden to hear of your loss. A father is a dear part of our hearts and I relate to this loss. We want you to know that we are here for you if you need anything at all. Please let God embrace, protect and comfort you during this time. Our thoughts and prayers always,
Chuck and TJ Owens
July 06, 2017
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was a great man, he touched so many lives with his music. My mom and dad remember his band playing at their wedding almost 70 years ago. What a treasure. We are praying for you and your families.
Martha Brannon
July 06, 2017 | Coldwater, OH
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
July 05, 2017
