Daniel Joseph Henkle

October 15, 1947 - May 29, 2021

visitation

Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Thursday 6/3, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

325 S. Chestnut St.

Seymour, IN 47274

Friday 6/4, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

service

Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Thursday 6/3, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

mass

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

325 S. Chestnut St.

Seymour, IN 47274

Friday 6/4, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Daniel Joseph Henkle, 73, of Seymour, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Dan was born in 1947 to Theodore Jess Henkle and Loretta Irene (Maschino) Henkle.
He was a devoted member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Seymour. On June 22, 1975, he married his best friend Deborah Jane Myers, and she survives. Dan was a Seymour High School graduate, class of 1965 then went on to graduate from St. Joseph’s College Rensselaer, Indiana in 1969. In 1968, he became an Indiana High School Athletic Association Official and remained one until the time of his passing. Dan was also a member of the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association. Dan was an educator and a coach who will be deeply missed by all the lives that he touched while sharing his love for sports. He began his teaching career at Saint Ambrose Catholic School from 1969 to 1975. In 1975 he joined the family business and worked at Swifty Oil Company Incorporated until 1990. Dan then returned to teaching and coaching for Seymour Community Schools until his retirement in 2014.

He is survived by his wife; children, Katie (Chris) Walls, Kristen (Patrick) Riecke, Kimberly (Kenneth) Cochran, D.J. (Jordyn) Henkle, Kelly (Steve) DuMond, Ted (Alexandra) Henkle, and Tyler Henkle; 25 grandchildren; brothers, Tim (Rhonda) Henkle, Rob (Vikki) Henkle; sisters Karen (Jim) Wilson, Debbie (Jeff) Miller; mother, Loretta Henkle; brother-in-law Rick Peters and aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dan was preceded in death by his father; sister, Jane Peters; brothers, James and Joseph Henkle, granddaughter Kamille Jane Walls; father-in-law, Don Myers Sr.; mother-in-law LaDonna West; and nephew, Kyle Henkle.

Rosary service will be held prior to visitation on Thursday at 3:30.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Voss & Sons Funeral Service from 4-8pm. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Seymour from 10am until time of funeral mass.

Funeral mass will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021, conducted by Voss & Sons Funeral Service at St. Ambrose Catholic Church at 11am officiated by Father Dan Staublin, assisted by Deacon Mike East. Rev. Patrick Riecke will deliver the family eulogy.

Burial will follow at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery in Seymour.

Memorials may be written to Dan Henkle Memorial Scholarship Fund, Jackson County Special Olympics, or St. Ambrose Catholic School.

Due to church requirements, masks must be worn at all times while inside the church during visitation and funeral mass.

All arrangements have been entrusted to Voss & Sons Funeral Service in Seymour.

Please visit the funeral home website at www.vossfuneralservice.com to leave condolences to the family.

Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

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Thursday 6/3, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

325 S. Chestnut St.

Seymour, IN 47274

Map

Friday 6/4, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Map

Thursday 6/3, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

325 S. Chestnut St.

Seymour, IN 47274

Map

Friday 6/4, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Daniel Joseph Henkle, 73, of Seymour, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born in 1947 to Theodore Jess Henkle and Loretta Irene (Maschino) Henkle. He was a devoted member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Seymour. On June 22, 1975, heContinue Reading

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Jane, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

To Jane and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers during this time. Kathy and Ed Jackson

The Mullins family is sending our deepest sympathy. We are praying for you during this time. Our memorials are going toward the Dan Henkle Scholarship :heart:

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Dear Jane and family, We send our deepest sympathy for the loss of such a beloved person. We have many fond memories of Dan and your family. Know that we are with you in spirit during this time.

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Dan and I were best friends growing up. His father and mine ran the Tipton Inn for many years before my father left the business. Sports, school, church, along with many others from our St. Ambrose class. I have thought about him often and have missed him . Prayers and condolences to his family, and hellos to our classmates.

We are so sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Stephanie Maschino and Family

Jane I am so truly sorry for you and your families loss. You are all in my prayers. Jessi Wheeler

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I just loved Danny. He had such a great sense of humor. I first discovered this the summer after I graduated from SHS. Danny and I were the “Recreation Directors” for the summer parks program at Shields Park. All we ever had at our “official picnic table” were boys. We had our very own Bad News Bears including Manny Valverde, Roger and Curt Nichols. . . And I wish I could remember all the others! I have to admit doing crafts, including gluing macaroni to juice cans and spray painting them gold . . . But, by far, our best gig was baseball/softball. After I became a teacher, I loved it when Danny was subbing and he had my same lunch period. He was always an upper. . . And I loved his laugh. I could go on and tell stories about his kids - SORRY - too much to type! Even though I haven’t seen much of him in the past few years - he will be sorely missed. My love to his wonderful family - Jan Hines

To Jane and children - So very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Carol Sciarra Branaman

The Henkle family was always one of our favorites at St. Ambrose and Dan, being the oldest, was a real leader in the community. His self-giving, excellence in sports, and virtues of faith, respect, and discipline were inspiring, contagious and life-giving. He'll be in our hearts always and we're grateful to God that we had the privilege of being the recipients of his positive impact on our communities. Thank you, Dan, and now that you are with Him, as His loyal friend, may God assign you to his next great blueprint to continue His Kingdom-building. May God grant the peace and comfort that only He can provide to each of your blessed family members. Love and peace, Rebecca Davis Mathias (Becky Davis - school friend of Dan's wonderful sister, Debbie Miller).

Dan was a special person. May he rest in peace. Prayers for the family

He was my favorite teacher. He took the time to stay after school when I was struggling in Math. He didn't have to do that. He was compassionate. I finally got good grades. I will never forget what he did for me. St. Ambrose had one of the finest men and teachers. Wonderful person and great family. Loretta and family you have my love and prayers.

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