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Brian Hencel Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Brian A. Hencel
Start: 2015-04-12T21:00:00.000Z
Location: De Smet Jesuit High School

Hencel, Brian A. 38, gave the world one last smile on April Fools' Day 2015. A rare and unique individual, his disease, SNUC, was the same. He is survived by his wife, Julia Holt Hencel, mother, Karen Staloch and spouse Marvin, father, Roman Hencel Jr. and fiancée Diane Deckelman, brother, Mark Hencel and special friend Valerie Gazzo, aunt, Jane Hencel and spouse Lori Fisher, uncle, Bill Gangol and spouse Valerie and countless friends. Services: A memorial service will be held on April 12th at 4 PM at De Smet Jesuit High School theater, where he taught for many years. His passion for teaching inspired his students, and his passion for life inspired all those who knew him. This passion was perhaps his most important lesson. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to a cause that inspires you or to the Señor Hencel memorial scholarship fund at De Smet Jesuit High School, 233 N. New Ballas Road St. Louis, MO 63141.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 7, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Hencel

14 Entries

Ryan Ubersox

April 24, 2015

To all of Brian's family and friends,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I only knew Brian for a short period of time while he was a long-term sub at Waunakee high school. Brian was an extraordinary individual. He was the type of person I looked forward to seeing at work every day. He truly made people around him better for the way he lived his life. For that, his smile and outlook on life will live on through all of us.

Kind regards,

Ignacio HijoDePedro

April 24, 2015

I was a student of Brian's at DeSmet and he is the reason I studied Spanish in college. Señor Hencel will always be remembered fondly by his students. He was one of the best teachers I've ever had, and I know he is in heaven riding a chopper with Evil Knievel and teaching all the angels the difference between Ser and Estar.

Susan Gyorog & family

April 13, 2015

Dear Rome, Jane, Julia, Karen, Lori, and all of Brian's family & friends,
We are all so saddened to learn of Brian's illness and passing. It sounds like he was an incredible human being who will be missed by many many people. Some things are impossible to understand - all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 7, 2015

Roman and Familly- I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a great guy and I can only imagine how he will be missed.

Thinking of you all.

Jill Roegge Lehr

Jackie Waugh

April 7, 2015

My deepest condolences to all of Brian's family and friends. He was such a great guy. I had the pleasure of meeting him through my sister Katie. He always made me laugh. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.

Bailey Guinigundo

April 7, 2015

I was not very close to Brian in college as we had very different interests... but I was well aware of his popularity, kindness, and deep friendships with the friends he did have on the campus. I can also state that he was very genuine, very kind to me always, and had a deep love for life. With this, I pray that the loved ones he leaves behind take comfort in knowing that he touched the lives of many... even those of us who didn't necessarily sit with him in the dining room. Make the angels smile now, Brian... you are missed. --Bailey Guinigundo from Orlando FL; SLU '94-'99

Jeff Quinn

April 7, 2015

Rome & Jane, so very sorry to hear about Brian. I know this is a very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and with Julia.

April 7, 2015

Brian was so full of life and laughter. We should all try to live a life the way he did . No words for how sad this has made my children and I. You are all in our thoughts. Britta

Michelle Miller

April 7, 2015

Thinking of you, Julia and family. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Joanie Gardin

April 7, 2015

Dear Julia, thinking of you and your family during this sad time. I hope knowing that he is no longer in pain and no longer suffering can comfort you some. Prayers come your way from those you don't even know, as God's love is everywhere.

Wally Thayer

April 7, 2015

Rome, I am really sorry to hear of your sons passing I remember him as a little boy and you would bring him to my store on Sat. to look at the tools we sold. You will be in my prayers.

Julie Quevreaux Cooper

April 7, 2015

Julia, so very sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers for peace and comfort. God bless you, your family and all those who love Brian.

April 7, 2015

Please accept our condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Art & Judi Kelly

Liz Belcastro

April 7, 2015

Julia, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and all who loved Brian.

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