Harold Ernest Hensch

Harold Ernest Hensch, 87, Tipton, peacefully entered eternal rest while surrounded by his beloved family at Cedar Manor, Monday, April 4, 2016. Visitation and funeral service information is as follows: Visitation: Thursday, April 7th from 4:00-6:00 pm, Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Funeral Services: Friday, April 8th, 10:30 am, also at Fry's. Memorial's in Harold's honor may be directed towards, Cedar Manor, Hospice (Iowa City) or Tipton Senior Dining. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Harold's journey began March 9, 1929, in Bennett, Iowa, where he was born to Herbert and Anna (Stolte) Hensch. He attended and graduated from Tipton High School with the class of 1946 before serving his country in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1950. Harold was united in marriage to the love of his life, the late Bonnie Geane Hensch in Wheatland, Iowa on June 18, 1950. They were blessed with two children: Sheryl and Harold Jr. Harold was employed with the Iowa D.O.T. for 31 years before his retirement. Fishing, camping and enjoying the outdoors was how Harold liked to spend his days, also enjoying Iowa Hawkeyes sports and the Cubs games. He was a proud member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. Harold is survived by his daughter, Sheryl (Steve) Yerington; son, Harold (Kathy) Hensch; sister, Carolyn (Ron) Belitz; brother, Howard (Jo) Hensch; 4 grandchildren, Kelly (Kenny) Moen, Kris (Jess) Hensch, Michelle (Brandon) Ford, Nick (Kimberly) Yerington; 2 step-grandchildren, Tracy (Shannon) Bergmann, Troy (Kelly) Bergmann; 6 great grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.