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Joseph HENDEL Obituary
Joe Hendel lost his eighteen-month battle with pancreatic cancer on August 12, 2017 with his family at his side. Joe was born on October 8, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph and Aileen Hendel. Joe made his mark in the East Valley when he and Linda started Hendel's Air Conditioning in 1970. He was active in the Tempe JC's serving a term as their President. He was a member of Chandler Rotary Club, Sun Lake Radio Controlled Aviators Club, and Sun Lakes RV Club. Some of the many charities he participated in include the Home of Hope, Habitat for Humanity, Lions Club and donating his time to restore the Arizona State Liberty Bell and providing equipment to help the less fortunate in the community unable to afford air conditioning repairs. He loved to build, restore and collect everything from model airplanes, cameras, radios, Victrolas, bicycles, vending machines, tools and anything eccentric and eclectic he could get his hands on. Many of his collections are displayed in the Hendel's showroom transforming it into a whimsical, fun place that reflects Joe's personality. He leaves behind his greatest love, his truest partner and his best friend of 47 years Linda, his five heartbroken children; Teresa Logue, Julia, Joey, Robert and Laurie Hendel, nine adored grandchildren, fourteen cherished great grandchildren and his dear sister Kate. He was the quintessential patriarch of our family in the truest sense of the word. He was our rock. Please join us in our celebration of Joe's life on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 1pm to 4pm at the Ocotillo Wedgewood Banquet Center, 3751 S. Clubhouse Drive, Chandler, AZ 85248. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joe's name to The Home of Hope, PO Box 10985, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com
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Bob & Mary Caldwell
November 2, 2017
Joe was one of the kindest men we have ever known. We and the world will truly miss him.
Fred and Sandra Mathis
August 18, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to the Hendel family. Joe was a kind and gentle soul and will be greatly missed. He led an amazing life and will long be remembered.
Bruce Goldberg
August 17, 2017
It was an honor to know Joe: a man of wit, charm and grace. Thank you for welcoming me into your family. Thank you for the kindness you showed my Father when he visited AZ and welcoming my daughter and her boyfriend
to a Christmas at Payson. I promise to watch after your precious daughter Julia. I know how special she was to you.
Kate Hendel, BVM
August 15, 2017
Joe were the greatest brother! I will deeply miss your wit and wisdom and the genuine goodness that all who knew you received. As a big brother, Joe, you never failed to find a way to tease me. So I want you to know that I forgive you for the newspaper in my grilled cheese sandwich; for the rubber snakes on my bed; and the for making me an accomplice when you bought a boat without asking Linda! I love you and miss you. I believe that God is love and where love is, there is God. You lived a life filled with love, freely loving family and friends so deeply. I pray that Mom and Dad, Jim and all your friends and relatives who have gone before you welcome you home and love you back forever! Your favorite sister, Kate
Laurie Hendel
August 15, 2017
I loved being your daughter dad. You are the most amazing person I know and will ever know. I will miss you so dearly dad.
Rest in peace dad, I will love you always and forever.
Lin Kist
August 15, 2017
From the Kist Family- Be at peace cousin!
We will never forget the kindness you greeted us with when we arrived in Az. back in 1967.
May the Lord bless and watch over your loved ones until they reunite with you! Peace to all
Lin Kist and family
August 15, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies to family and friends during this difficult time. I hope the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing there is a hope for lost loved ones an be reassuring.
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