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Dale Henkener Obituary


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HENKENER, Dale L. age 72 of Miami Twp. passed away Monday Jan 5, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Sidney, Ohio to Kermit & Beryl (Miller) Henkener on April 4, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents & son Brad. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Darlene (Yahl), son Matthew (Shelley), sister Jane Stewart, aunts Ruth Kettler & Rhetta Riggs & many cousins & a host of friends. A graduate of New Knoxville, Ohio he served in the US Air Force. He came to Dayton to work as a contractor for 20 yrs. He retired after 22 yrs as a realtor/auctioneer at Big Hill/GMAC Real Estate. Member of Alpha Lodge #729, Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton & active member of Antioch Shrine having served as a Potentate in 2003. He was former director of the Bobbies, Trustee of Antioch Foundation, member of Clan #91, El Ameen & other Shrine Clubs, Bellbrook Optomist, served on the zoning board of Spring Valley Twp., the FOE & Aerie #321. Family will receive friends Friday Jan 9, 2009 from 4-8 PM with Alpha Lodge services at 7:30 PM, funeral services Saturday at 10 AM all being held at Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home 820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Rev. Ed Smith officiating with Burial to follow at Bellbrook Cemetery. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Antioch Foundation or Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children in Dale's memory.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jan. 8, 2009.

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January 11, 2009

Darlene, So sorry about Dale's passing. We will miss him and the many good times we had with you guys.
Bill still talks about their fishing trips and our News Year Eve parties at your home. Good memories.
We are praying that God will comfort you and help you and the family thru this time. God Bless!!!

Betty and Bill Barlow

Don Kinsel & Cyndee

January 10, 2009

Darlene, so sorry to hear about Dale.We will always remember our Everglades boat trip with you both.Our prayers and loving thoughts are with you and your family.Always stay in touch.

Tod & Wendy Hancock

January 9, 2009

Darlene, So sorry for your loss you know Dale was a special man for all in my family.. he will be missed....

Dale Owens

January 8, 2009

Darlene and Matt, I'm so sorry to hear about Dale's passing, he was a great friend and will be sorely missed. I always enjoyed being around you all.

Kathryn Handwerker

January 8, 2009

Darlene and family,
So sorry to hear of Dale's passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith, Kathie and Greg Handwerker

John & Chris Forsyth

January 8, 2009

We will miss his bright smile & great spirit, so sorry for your & our loss of a great friend.

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