Dean J. Henkel

BROOKFIELD - Passed away September 26, 2019. Reunited with his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Henkel, and his sister Patricia. Dean is survived by his spouse of 17 years, Mary (nee Topczewski) Henkel; Susan Henkel (Danny); daughters Chistine Henkel (Dan) and Heather Henkel (Eric); granddaughters, Rae and Erin and; sister Donna Kenslea. Dean is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Dean retired as the Chief Operating Officer of Great Western Industries in Dallas,TX. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed playing cards, golfing and debating; especially after a good martini. Most of all Dean loved to spend time with this large and mixed batch of people we call family. The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at St. Mary’s Church, 9520 W. Forest Home Avenue, Hales Corners, WI 53130. Visitation 10:00 AM to 11:00 am with service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society at cancerresearch.org or the National Alliance on Mental Illness at name.org