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Alan Henriksen Obituary
Nekoosa - Alan L. Henriksen, age 85, of Nekoosa died Sunday November 8, 2020 at the Waterford Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday November 12, 2020 at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home in Nekoosa. Rev. Dennis Schwalenberg will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in the town of Armenia. Visitation will be held Thursday at the funeral home from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.
Alan was born November 12, 1934 in Chicago to Peter and Inga (Christensen) Henriksen. He served in the US Army for two years. On May 28, 1960 Alan married Shirley Freiberg in Nekoosa. She died June 30, 2007. He was employed by Nekoosa Papers (Domtar) for over 40 years, retiring as a mason tender in May 1994.
Alan was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed working outside, hunting and fishing. Most of all he loved time spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by four sons Michael (Candise) Henriksen, Chris (Carol) Henriksen, Gregory (Traci) Henriksen and Kevin Henriksen; 15 grandchildren; six great grandchildren and two sisters Shirley Femmel and Linda Cornwell. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, grandsons Brent and Matthew Henriksen and two brothers Kenneth and Peter Henriksen.
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George Buchanan
November 14, 2020
So sorry to hear this. RIP
Peter and LuBeth Henriksen
November 14, 2020
We are deeply saddened and just found out today. So sorry we missed his celebration of life. We will miss our uncle and well see him again one day. Prayers for comfort and strength for the family.
David Colby
November 12, 2020
Growing up I remember Al’s sense of humor, seems like he was always having fun. I am so sorry for your loss Henriksen families you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Freiberg
November 11, 2020
Uncle Al was a prankster that was always ‘goosing’ you when you let your guard down. It was always a fun time visiting Uncle Al & Aunt Shirley, I think of them often.
Janet Shymanski Keyzer
November 11, 2020
To Alan's sons and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Alan forever and was the miniature bride in his and Shirley's wedding. He always had such a great smile and sense of humor. A very kind and caring man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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