Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Theron J. Hensler

Feb. 12, 1906 - May 4, 1999

 

South Bend Tribune 5/6/1999

Theron J. Hensler, 93, residing on Westridge Boulevard, Greenwood, Ind., formerly of Pleasant Street, South Bend, Ind., passed away at 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, in Regency Place, Greenwood, from natural causes. Mr. Hensler was self-employed as a Public Accountant for twenty-five years. He was born on Feb. 12, 1906 in Mishawaka, Ind., to the late Charles and Laura Hensler and lived in South Bend most of his life.

 

On Aug. 31, 1929 in South Bend he married Dora Edna Avenmarg who preceded him in death on July 14, 1995. He was also preceded in death by a son, Theron A. Hensler and by a brother, Wilbur Hensler. Mr. Hensler is survived by a daughter, Doris A. Roemer of Indianapolis, Ind.; a son, Dale Hensler of Tampa, Fla.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and by a brother-in-law, Richard Avenmarg of Jackson, Mich.

 

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 7 in Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 805 South 29th Street, South Bend, where Mr. Hensler was a charter member. Rev. Daniel A. Streufert will officiate the service. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley memorial Park, Granger. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions for Theron J. Hensler may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 425 North Michigan, South Bend, IN 46601. Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, is handling arrangements.