Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
NameEdward HENKEL Jr. 
Birth18 Jan 1925, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan6014, year only,6019
Death25 Oct 20126014, year only,6019 Age: 87
BurialElmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan6019
FatherEdward HENKEL (1886-1963)
MotherRuth R. TAYLOR (1897-1982)
Individual Notes
• Grosse Pointe Farms resident Edward Henkel, Jr., age 87, passed away on October 25, 2012, surrounded by his family. Born in Detroit, Mr. Henkel lived in Grosse Pointe since 1925. He graduated from the Detroit University School (now the University Liggett School) and earned his bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College; he was a member of Tau Kappa Alpha (forensic) Honors Society, and Psi Upsilon Fraternity.
In 1949 Edward Henkel, Jr., along with his brother Milton, joined the family firm of Edward Henkel Realty Company, which was founded in 1916. Mr. Henkel and his brother continued to grow the company until retirement in 1999. He was President of the Detroit Real Estate Board during its 75th Anniversary year in 1965 and served on the Board of Michigan Real Estate Association.
He was an avid horseman since childhood in Grosse Pointe, Metamora and during World War II in the U.S. Coastguard Mounted Beach Patrol. In his latter years, he enjoyed golf, paddle tennis, and tennis at the Country Club of Detroit.
Mr. Henkel is survived by his wife of 61 years, Geraldyne Rounds Henkel; his daughters Geraldyne “Nene” (Lawrence) Brennan, Eloise “Weezie” (John) Gates, Jr., and Heidi (John) McGarry; his grandchildren Geraldyne “Tracy” and Lindsey Johnson; John “Fordy” III, Edward “Teddy” and Thomas “Tommy” Gates; Eloise “Ellie” and Thomas “Tom” McGarry. Predeceased by his son, Edward “Trey” Henkel, III.
A private family memorial service will be held with burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit.6019
In 1949 Edward Henkel, Jr., along with his brother Milton, joined the family firm of Edward Henkel Realty Company, which was founded in 1916. Mr. Henkel and his brother continued to grow the company until retirement in 1999. He was President of the Detroit Real Estate Board during its 75th Anniversary year in 1965 and served on the Board of Michigan Real Estate Association.
He was an avid horseman since childhood in Grosse Pointe, Metamora and during World War II in the U.S. Coastguard Mounted Beach Patrol. In his latter years, he enjoyed golf, paddle tennis, and tennis at the Country Club of Detroit.
Mr. Henkel is survived by his wife of 61 years, Geraldyne Rounds Henkel; his daughters Geraldyne “Nene” (Lawrence) Brennan, Eloise “Weezie” (John) Gates, Jr., and Heidi (John) McGarry; his grandchildren Geraldyne “Tracy” and Lindsey Johnson; John “Fordy” III, Edward “Teddy” and Thomas “Tommy” Gates; Eloise “Ellie” and Thomas “Tom” McGarry. Predeceased by his son, Edward “Trey” Henkel, III.
A private family memorial service will be held with burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit.6019
Census Data
• 1940 Census: Village of Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne, Michigan. Age 15, b MI.6007
Spouses
Children(Private, Female)
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Edward (1955-1981)