Vernon Gordon Henkelman Obituary
We bid farewell to Vernon Gordon Henkelman of Appleton, Minnesota, born in Ortonville, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 8, 2024 at the age of 96. Vernon Gordon touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernon Gordon Henkelman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Laura Marquette Henkelman (Pomerenke) and Fred Henkelman; and his brother Alvin Henkelman (Phyllis). He is survived by: his wife Irene Henkelman of Appleton; his children, Renae Giese (Norman) of Appleton, Lynn Henkelman (Ruthy) of Appleton and Karen Gabrielson (Lynn) of Fergus Falls; his grandchildren, Heather Rasset (Greg), Kendra Hicks (Matthew), Marissa Foltyn (AJ), Sheridan Giese (Jennifer), Nicholas Henkelman (Laura), Camille Anderson (Chad), Dustin Henkelman (Michelle), Davis Gabrielson (Nellie), Mitchell Gabrielson (Karen) and Lonnie Gabrielson (Lisa); his great grandchildren, Brenna Tuckett (Danny), Mikayla Hamann (Keegan), Sienna Rasset, Lauren Hicks, Tytus Hicks, Zaine Hicks, Xander Foltyn, Griffin Giese, Olivia Giese, Everly Giese, Ava Henkelman, Elise Henkelman, Carter Anderson, Callista Anderson, Hunter Henkelman, Ella Henkelman, Grace Henkelman, Aria Gabrielson, Myla Gabrielson, Connor Gabrielson, Cade Gabrielson, Bennett Gabrielson, Brooks Gabrielson, Haven Gabrielson and Onyx Gabrielson; his great great grandchildren, Braxtyn Tuckett of Isabella Tuckett, T. J and Kianna Tuckett; and his brother Dale Henkelman (Joyce) of Willmar. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
