Paul Henkle

Paul Henkle, age 82, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Paul was born July 6, 1942, in Indianapolis, the son of Don and Mary (Busch) Henkle.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on the maiden voyage of the USS Kitty Hawk.  He worked for G.C. Murphy Co., NAAS Foods and was a truck driver for 23 years.  He was a member of Trinity Arch Bridge Church in Portland.  Paul was active in Trinity’s food pantry for 22 years.   Paul married Connie Edmundson on May 7, 1967.

Survivors include:

His wife:  Connie Henkle – Portland, Indiana

Children:  Timothy Henkle – Portland, Indiana

Bryan Henkle (wife Kerioka) – Portland, Indiana

1 granddaughter:  Sophia Henkle

Siblings:  Linda Combs – Greenwood, Indiana

Larry Henkle (wife Laurae) – Bluffton, Indiana

Sister In Law : Carolyn Via – Swansea, Illinois

He was preceded in death by one brother Donald David Henkle.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Trinity Arch Bridge Church, 323 S. Meridian St., Portland.  Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. on Friday at the church.  Pastor Darrell Borders will officiate and military rites will be conducted by Portland American Legion Post #211.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Arch Bridge Church Food Bank.

Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.

Online condolences may be sent to www.williamsonspencer.com.