Obituary of Fred aka Fritz Henkel

HENKEL, Fred "Fritz" Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 11, 2015 at Hospice of Windsor. Dear husband of Patricia Duhan, and husband of the late Rita Henkel (1996). Loving father to Sonia and husband Chad Gilmore. Adoring grandpa to Eden Summer Gilmore. Dear brother of George (Yvette), Anne (late Rad), and predeceased by Kathy (late Werner), and Mary (late Jacob). Dear brother-in-law to Danny (Donna). He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Fred was retired from General Motors Transmission Plant after 30 years. He was very active at St. Vladimir"s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as a palamar, cooking pierogis and many other activities. The family wishes to extend a very heartfelt thank you to the staff and volunteers at Hospice for the compassionate care shown to Fred while he was there. Visiting at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Main Chapel) 519-253-7234, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. East on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Panahyda at 7:30 p.m. Family and friends are requested to meet at St. Vladimir"s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (2000 Tecumseh Rd. E.) on Friday, October 16, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Very Reverend Archpriest Roman Kocur officiating. Interment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com