Eldon L. Hensch

Eldon L. Hensch

Cedar Rapids

Eldon L. Hensch, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, June 23, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. A graveside service will immediately follow the service at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.

Born July 21, 1933, Eldon Lee Hensch began his life as the “younger” brother to his twin, Elvan Leo Hensch. He graduated from Wilson High School, Class of 1952. Eldon was united in marriage to Dorothy Stritesky on Dec. 20, 1952, in Cedar Rapids. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Eldon worked at Iowa Manufacturing for 40 years. He was a member of VFW Post 788 and the Jefferson Booster Club. Eldon enjoyed watching sports, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Dorothy Hensch; daughter, Debra (Mike) Jankins; son, Dwayne (Julie) Hensch; grandchildren, Matthew (Julia) Hensch and Nicholas (Laura) Hensch; and great-grandchildren, Fiona and Alice Hensch.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Hensch; and brothers, Derald Hensch and Elvan Hensch.

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