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Henry Roehl Obituary

ROEHL, HENRY (HEINRICH) Henry (Heinrich) Roehl, 82, of Torrington, CT, passed away on Sun., Dec. 1 at his home. He was the husband of Baerbel (Maiwald) Roehl. Henry was born in Lithuania on June 8, 1931 and came to Torrington in 1951. He was a machinist at Torin Corp and later the Torrington Co. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran, where he sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, attended Bible studies, and served on a variety of committees. He was also active in Tres Dias and Kairos Prison Ministries. Henry enjoyed sharing the love of Christ with others and cherished spending time with his family. Henry is survived by his wife, children Michael and Claire Roehl, Ingrid Schmidt, and Christopher and Laura Roehl, and grandchildren Renate, Alexander, and Theodore Roehl and Andre and Ilana Schmidt. Calling hours will be Fri., Dec. 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Phalen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran, 837 Charles St, Torrington, on Sat., Dec. 7 at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul’s Book of Remembrance or the St. Paul’s Friends of Music Fund. www.phalenfuneral.com

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Published by registercitizen from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2013.

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David Wilcox

January 26, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss, he was a good man.

Tom Koehler

December 6, 2013

Chris - I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Time and memories will be the two things that ease the pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michael & Jessica Rinaldi

December 5, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to the Roehl family. May Henry rest in peace.

Sheila Hogan

December 5, 2013

I received such great joy in watching Henry valiantly struggle to maintain his tomatoe plants and garden as I walked by so often. His perseverance and gentle words were such a reminder of the goodness in this crazy world. May your family find comfort in his peace and belief in his faith.

Martha & Bob Leach

December 5, 2013

So sorry for your loss, Henry was indeed a good man. Keeping your family in our prayers for comfort and peace.

Jim Cateno

December 5, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Roehl family. Simply, Henry was one of the best men I have had the honor to know. Yet, we are not without hope - we will see Henry again, and all the beloved saints that have gone before. To Christ be the glory, forever...

MARY ELLEN MINOGUE

December 5, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss.Henry was such a kind man.

Ruth/Herb Mohlenhoff

December 4, 2013

Dear Baerbel and family,
Our deep sympathy to you! Henry lived all his life in the service of Christ. God's gift of life eternal is for him no longer a future promise, it is now a reality. Our tears over Henry's departure are mixed with joy over the knowledge of his arrival in the heavenly mansions of our Lord. Divine strength to all of you at this difficult time!

Nancy & Tom Hemenway

December 4, 2013

Dear Baerbel, our deepest regrets on your dear Henry's passing. What a kind, lovely man. Heaven has received another angel.

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