In Remembrance Of
Henry E. Assel
Henry E. Assel, Sr, 67, of Smithville, MO passed away December 5, 2018.
He was born on April 4, 1951, to Joseph Louis and Margaret Marie (Ulferts) Assel in Kingston, MO. Henry grew up in Gower and attended East Buchanan High School. He then served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
On November 1, 1969, he was united in marriage to Donna Wildberger. After their marriage, they lived in Shawnee Mission, KS, St. Joseph, MO and in 1980 they moved to Smithville where they made their home.
Henry worked for Missouri Department of Transportation for over 30 years. After his retirement from MODOT, he worked for the Platte County School District as a bus mechanic.
He was a member of the Gower American Legion Post #393. Henry enjoyed fishing, camping, helping his family on various projects, and being the ice cream man for his grandchildren. He was a quiet man with a huge presence and spoke volumes with his silence. Henry was the most wonderful husband, dad and poppy and will be missed dearly.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents and sister Helen White.
He is survived by wife Donna Assel; sons Henry Assel, Jr. and wife Wendy and Jason Assel and wife Michelle; grandchildren Zack, Wyatt, Marissa, Emma, Katie, Maggie and Aiden; brothers and sisters Virginia (Raymond) Perkins, John (Cassie) Assel, Ethel (Ted) Deweese, James (Nancy) Assel, and Sam (Cassie) Assel; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Visitation: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9th Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
Private Family Inurnment Allen Cemetery, Gower
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17 comments
Sharon Fielden
So sorry for your loss, wishing all your family peace.
Ronald Julie Gillett
Our prayer are with you and family!! God Bless your families.
Ron/Julie gillett
Kathy Richards
My Prayers and Thoughts going out to his family and friends.
Marguerite Puckett
My prayers are with all of you in your time of loss. ☺️
Sue Miller
So sorry for your loss.My heart goes out to each and every one of you..
Gracie Wildberger, John F. Alicia, Charles A. Jeanie, Elizabeth, Kyle & Kyle
Donna, and Son,s and wifes we are truly sorry for you Loss of you Husband, Father , and gramps to all the little ones.
James, Laura and Chance Bigelow
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Henry, you were truly a one of a kind, great man. I have many wonderful memories of all the years I have known you.
Diane and George Culp
So sorry for you loss,we love you all and are praying for ya’ll.
Jeanne Schroeder Epperson
I know I don’t know all of you but I know some. I want you all to know my heart goes out to all of you. He fought hard and long and you can be proud. He was a fine man who gave all for his family. May he Rest In Peace. And may you all find peace and acceptance in his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Barbara hadley
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Kelly Eaton
A great friend who will be sadly missed.
Sympathy to the family
Linda & Donnie Jones
So sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Thinking of you Donna .
Ed Nichols
My thoughts and prayers go out to Donna the kids and family. Henry was such a great guy.
Rita Haley
My thoughts and prayers extended to your entire family. May the Lord give you peace.
Fred and Rita Haley
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to your entire family. May the Lord give you peace.
Kevin buck
…so sorry for your loss…Henry has told many stories of the way his dad lived his life… I myself have applied some of these lessons to my life! Nothing better than a legacy of a life well lived!
In Christ’s Love. Kevin
Gary and Susie Jackson
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.