Obituaries : Paulette Henkle

Paulette Henkle, 75, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 12 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Vinton, with Pastor Anne Williams officiating. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Friday, November 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Burial: Garrison Cemetery. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Paulette's family.

Left to cherish Paulette's memory is her husband, Terry; sons: Alan (Susie) Henkle, Jason Henkle and Jeff (Amanda) Henkle; grandchildren: Kyle (Emily) Henkle, Eric Henkle, Brayden Henkle, Alexa Henkle and Talen Henkle; and brother, Steven (Nancy) Janett.

Paulette was preceded in death by her parents.

Paulette was born on February 14, 1947, in Maquoketa, the daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Petersen) Janett. Paulette's birth was a "special gift" as she was born on her parent's 4th wedding anniversary. She attended school in Vinton, graduating in 1965. She also attended Kirkwood graduating with a degree in Computer Science. Paulette was employed by the USDA-FSA office as a Program Coordinator for 20 years. On March 9, 1968, Paulette married the "the love of her life", Terry Henkle at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Vinton. For their entire 54 years of marriage, Paulette and Terry called home the farm they currently live on.

In her leisure time, Paulette enjoyed traveling, antiquing, reading, tending to her flowers and spending time with friends and family.

Memorials may be directed to Garrison Emergency Services.

Condolences may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.