Henkle, Randell Lee 1959-2016

HENKLE, MCCLAIN, BENNETT, ARTHUR, STRONG, MANN, THOMPSON, JOHNSTON

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes
Date: 5/12/2018 at 15:47:24

The Poweshiek County CR
March 30, 2016

MONTEZUMA RESIDENT
RANDE HENKLE, 56

Rande Henkle, 56, of Montezuma passed away peacefully Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the Montezuma United Methodist Church. Burial will be held in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the United Methodist Church with the family present in the evening. A Masonic Service was held Tuesday before visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montezuma Fire Department. Holland-Coble Funeral Home of Montezuma is in charge of arrangements.

Randell Lee Henkle, the son of Roger and Karen Sue (McClain) Henkle was born on August 12, 1959 in Grinnell, Iowa. He was a 1978 graduate of Montezuma High School. Rande attended Lincoln Tech College in Des Moines and received a Mechanical Degree in 1980. On January 5, 1980, Rande was united in marriage to Paula Bennett. To this union three children were born, Miranda, Megan and Cole. Rande worked for John Deere, Therma Gas and for Poweshiek County before driving truck for Walmart in 1995. He drove truck for 12 years before opening Moon Creek Unlimited in 2007 south of Montezuma. Rande was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and supporting them in all their activities. He had a passion for NASCAR and cheering on his favorite drivers, Dale Earnhart, Sr. and Jr. Rande enjoyed camping, hunting and a good conversation with customers that came into his shop. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the United Methodist Church and a 35-year member of the Montezuma Fire Department.

His memory will be honored by his wife, Paula Henkle of Montezuma; his children, Miranda (Shannon) Arthur of Pella, Megan Strong of Montezuma and Cole Henkle of Urbandale; five grandchildren, Kodie Strong, Shaye Strong, Aubree Arthur, Trinity Arthur and Trew Arthur; two sisters, Robin (John) Mann of Malcom and Heidi (Dan) Thompson of Grinnell; an uncle, William (Leila) Henkle of Montezuma; and aunt, Sally (Denny) Johnston of Montezuma and many other nieces, nephews and friends.

Rande was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Karen Henkle and a sister, Rhonda.