William Henkel

Born June 18 1936 in Akron William ('Bill') was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a graduate of St. Mary High School and John Carroll University. Bill started his professional career at General Tire and retired from Merrill Lynch as Vice President and Senior Financial Consultant after 33 years of service. Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors at his home enjoying his birds and tending his flowers. He was a generous man who enjoyed helping people and touched many lives through his charitable giving especially to Catholic education. He is preceded in death by his father William Sr. mother Emma and infant son Mark. Bill is survived by daughters Kristy Henkel and Tara (Scott) Stottlemire grandchildren Katie Luke and Lane Stottlemire sister Donna (William) Horton nephews Steve (Martha) Bill (Claudia) Tom (Judy) Dave (Karen) Jim (Carri) and Ron (Alexa) Horton. Bill was a member of Fairlawn Country Club and St. Sebastian Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Henkel Family Scholarship Fund c/o St. Vincent-St. Mary High School 15 North Maple Street Akron Ohio 44303 or the William J. Henkel Endowed Scholarship c/o John Carroll University 20700 North Park Blvd. University Heights Ohio 44118. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday July 27 2012 at 11 AM at St. Sebastian Catholic Church 476 Mull Ave Akron Ohio 44320. Private burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 5-8 PM at Hummel Funeral Home 500 East Exchange Street.