John W. Henschen

John W. Henschen, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on July 17, 1941 to Walter and Marie (Brudi) Henschen in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
John worked in corn research for Stine Seed Company; and was an active member and Elder at Christ Lutheran Church in Noblesville. He proudly served his country as a Captain with the U.S. Army, and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a 1964 graduate of Purdue University; President of Indiana Crop Improvement Association; and was active in the American Seed Trade Association and the Indiana Seed Trade Association. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was a great encourager to all.
He is survived by his wife, Carole Henschen, whom he married on October 17, 1964; two daughters, Kelli (Chad) Grothen and Amy (Doug) McCallister; four grandchildren, Jacob & Emily McCallister and Amanda & Evan Grothen; three sisters, Gloria Zorger, Marceil Burtch and Donna Zorger; and many nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Willard Henschen.
Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church, 10055 East 186th Street in Noblesville, with Rev. Adrian Piazza officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville; with additional visitation from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Friday, at the church immediately prior to the service. Graveside service and burial will be held at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, at Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church.