Jeffrey Gene Henschel

Jeffrey Gene Henschel, age 49, died unexpectedly May 1, 2013 in Spring, Texas. He was born June 22, 1963 in Neenah, WI to Gene Julius and Marlene Edna (Schubert) Henschel. He attended Elkhart Lake Grade School and was a graduate of Elkhart Lake High School, Class of 1981. He received his degree from Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac, WI in 1992 as a Programmer/Analyst. This began his twenty year career in the Information Technology field, largely in the Hotel/Resort/Hospitality industry. Jeff continually maintained his level of competency in the ever changing IT field, receiving many certifications and awards in installation, help, support and management. In 2012 Jeff became one of the forerunners in the industry by earning a certificate in PCI Compliance/Security Systems. He was a highly innovative individual with a proven ability to grasp business needs and apply his computer expertise to deliver prudent solutions. Currently Jeff was employed as Director of Information Technology for Benchmark Hospitality International in Texas. He previously worked as the VP of IT for Destination Hotels and Resorts in Engelwood, CO, Marcus Corporation in Milwaukee, WI and the Appleton Post Crescent. His activities included golfing, hunting, fishing, jewelry making, and cooking. His love of travel took him to many destinations around the world throughout the years. On October 5, 2008 Jeff and Rita Morgan were united in marriage in Estes Park, CO. In addition to his wife, Rita Morgan of Spring, Texas, (formerly of Elkhart Lake, WI) he leaves behind his parents, mother Marlene and stepfather Gene Anderson of Kiel, WI.; stepmother Janice Henschel of Plymouth, WI; brother and sister-in-law Jerrod and Toni Henschel of Elkhart Lake, WI; his niece, Sofia Henschel; mother-in-law & father-in-law Gary & Judy Stegeman of Austin, TX,(formerly of Sheboygan, WI); stepsisters and stepbrothers-in-law, Sharon and Mike Curry of Kiel, WI and Cindy and Jack Rolbiecki of Kiel, WI; stepbrothers Rick Anderson of Madison, WI and Steve Anderson of Waukesha, WI; stepbrothers Tony Vinson of Sheboygan, WI and Jay Vinson of Arlington, Wi; sister-in-law & brother-in-law Julie & Nick Van Egmond of Foothill Ranch, CA, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Rick and Kristi Stegeman of Pewaukee, WI and nephews Tyler & Dillon Stegeman, both of Pewaukee, WI; and his godchild, Katie Starnitcky of Glenbuelah, WI. He is also survived by uncles and aunts, Richard and Sandra Henschel, Willie and Berneda Wittek, Derold and Yvonne Schubert, Bernard and Arlis Henschel, Marlow and Marjorie Schubert, and Lucinda Schubert; cousins Tim Feldmann, Tom, Denise and Seth Feldmann, Justine Feldmann, Jason and Tina Schubert, Eric and Trista Johnson, Paul and Vicky Kaczmarek, Jim and Kim Henschel, Jeremy Henschel, Alan and Carol Schubert, Michael and Amanda Schubert, and Scott Starnitcky (whom he regarded as his second brother); numerous other second cousins whom he loved dearly and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Henschel; his paternal grandparents, Julius and Marion Henschel; his maternal grandparents, Rudolph and Edna Schubert; his uncle Myron Schubert; and his cousin Taylor Feldmann. ########## Jeff's Memorial service can be viewed at the following site - http://vimeopro.com/bella/henschel ##################### The PayPal account below, was set up in Jeff's memory. All money contributed will be deposited into a Memorial Trust Fund in his honor, to go toward IT Scholarship and charitable donations ##################### Following are instructions for those who would like to contribute to the memorial fund: If you have a PayPal Account: 1. Please go to www.paypal.com and select the Send Someone Money link. 2. Enter your email address in the "From" box in the Send Money to Friends in a few Clicks section of the page. 3. Enter alihardigree@gmail.com in the"To" box in the Send Money to Friends in a few Clicks section of the page. 4. Complete transaction. If you do not have a PayPal Account: 1. Please go to www.paypal.com and select the Send Money link. 2. Enter the amount of your gift in the "Amount" box. 3. Select the "Friends and Family" button under My Payment is for 4. Choose method of pament (Mastercard, Visa etc.) 5. Enter alihardigree@gmail.com in the "To" box and your emial address in the "From" box. You will be asked to set up a PayPal account, which takes only a few minutes.