Bill K., passed away 8/25 at Lutheran Hospice, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
He was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 5, 1924.
Husband for sixty three years of Jewell, father of Elaine Cantrell and Diane Henrichs, grandfather of Nora Cantrell all of Denver. Son of Virgil and Ruth Henrichs, brother of Dick (Deceased 2009) and Don Henrichs of Wichita.
Bill graduated from North High School in 1942 and joined the United States Army on October 28, 1942. He was attached to the 852nd Engineering Aviation Battalion.
He went to Franklin Tech. Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, studying drafting, topography and surveying.
He went to England, France, Belgium and Germany building airstrips. He returned to the U.S. November 20, 1945.
He went to Kansas State University, then worked as a draftsman for Continental Oil, Derby, Colorado Oil and Coastal Oil. He was transferred to Denver, Colorado in 1971 and retired with them after 33 years in 1987.
His special hobbies were gardening, reading and he was a history buff. He and Jewell enjoyed rock collecting and bird watching. After retiring they enjoyed traveling.
Viewing in Wichita, KS will be Friday, September 3 from 11:00 - 1:00 at Old Mission Mortuary 3424 E. 21st Street North.
A Graveside service will be held at Wichita Park Cemetery, immediatly following the viewing.
Military Honors will be performed by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.
To honor the life of Bill, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in his name to Exempla Lutheran Hospice, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.