Our loving father, Henry (Hank) F. Kienzle was born 1928 in New York City to Catherine and Henry Kienzle. He had four sisters. An excellent student, he graduated early from Bishop Laughlin Catholic HS and earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University.
He then served two years in the US Army Signal Corps Engineering Labs during the Korean War. Afterward, he was employed in St. Louis, Missouri, where he fell in love with Bonnie, a beautiful nurse from Iowa. They married in 1955 and settled in New York, where Hank worked in the Empire State building and their first daughter, Elizabeth, was born. Then they moved to Pennsylvania, where daughters Joanne and MaryKay were born.
After several years, Westinghouse transferred the family out to Idaho, where Hank worked at INEL. The family loved the West and started camping, admiring the wonders of God's creation at many state and national parks. Hank had learned to fish from his father and passed this on to his girls. He also enjoyed bowling and fishing with friends from work. The next westward move was to Livermore, California, where Bonnie Jeanne was born, much to the family's delight. The older girls had finished high school before the family moved to Kennewick, Washington, where Bonnie and Hank made many new friends through St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Newcomers, ARC, bridge, and golf groups. Hank worked at Hanford until his retirement.
Hank and Bonnie especially enjoyed vacations and visits with children and grandchildren. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family reunion at the beach and a grand party with dear friends. Hank took devoted care of Bonnie as her health declined, spending the better part of his day with her at Legacy when she could no longer be at home. He and daughter Bonnie Jeanne continued to be a team after Bonnie died.
Hank passed away at home May 14, at 85. He is survived by his two sisters, four daughters, three sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. We will fondly remember his humorous nicknames and little ditties for each family member, his devotion to his family and faith, his love of nature, and his ability to fix almost anything.
On Saturday, May 24, Rosary is at 1PM followed by the Funeral Mass at 2 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kennewick, WA. Burial will be Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Cardinal Newman Society, Special Olympics East Region Tri-City WOW, or St. Joseph's Building Fund.
He then served two years in the US Army Signal Corps Engineering Labs during the Korean War. Afterward, he was employed in St. Louis, Missouri, where he fell in love with Bonnie, a beautiful nurse from Iowa. They married in 1955 and settled in New York, where Hank worked in the Empire State building and their first daughter, Elizabeth, was born. Then they moved to Pennsylvania, where daughters Joanne and MaryKay were born.
After several years, Westinghouse transferred the family out to Idaho, where Hank worked at INEL. The family loved the West and started camping, admiring the wonders of God's creation at many state and national parks. Hank had learned to fish from his father and passed this on to his girls. He also enjoyed bowling and fishing with friends from work. The next westward move was to Livermore, California, where Bonnie Jeanne was born, much to the family's delight. The older girls had finished high school before the family moved to Kennewick, Washington, where Bonnie and Hank made many new friends through St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Newcomers, ARC, bridge, and golf groups. Hank worked at Hanford until his retirement.
Hank and Bonnie especially enjoyed vacations and visits with children and grandchildren. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family reunion at the beach and a grand party with dear friends. Hank took devoted care of Bonnie as her health declined, spending the better part of his day with her at Legacy when she could no longer be at home. He and daughter Bonnie Jeanne continued to be a team after Bonnie died.
Hank passed away at home May 14, at 85. He is survived by his two sisters, four daughters, three sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. We will fondly remember his humorous nicknames and little ditties for each family member, his devotion to his family and faith, his love of nature, and his ability to fix almost anything.
On Saturday, May 24, Rosary is at 1PM followed by the Funeral Mass at 2 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kennewick, WA. Burial will be Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Cardinal Newman Society, Special Olympics East Region Tri-City WOW, or St. Joseph's Building Fund.
Our loving father, Henry (Hank) F. Kienzle was born 1928 in New York City to Catherine and Henry Kienzle. He had four sisters. An excellent student, he graduated early from Bishop Laughlin Catholic HS and earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University.
He then served two years in the US Army Signal Corps Engineering Labs during the Korean War. Afterward, he was employed in St. Louis, Missouri, where he fell in love with Bonnie, a beautiful nurse from Iowa. They married in 1955 and settled in New York, where Hank worked in the Empire State building and their first daughter, Elizabeth, was born. Then they moved to Pennsylvania, where daughters Joanne and MaryKay were born.
After several years, Westinghouse transferred the family out to Idaho, where Hank worked at INEL. The family loved the West and started camping, admiring the wonders of God's creation at many state and national parks. Hank had learned to fish from his father and passed this on to his girls. He also enjoyed bowling and fishing with friends from work. The next westward move was to Livermore, California, where Bonnie Jeanne was born, much to the family's delight. The older girls had finished high school before the family moved to Kennewick, Washington, where Bonnie and Hank made many new friends through St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Newcomers, ARC, bridge, and golf groups. Hank worked at Hanford until his retirement.
Hank and Bonnie especially enjoyed vacations and visits with children and grandchildren. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family reunion at the beach and a grand party with dear friends. Hank took devoted care of Bonnie as her health declined, spending the better part of his day with her at Legacy when she could no longer be at home. He and daughter Bonnie Jeanne continued to be a team after Bonnie died.
Hank passed away at home May 14, at 85. He is survived by his two sisters, four daughters, three sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. We will fondly remember his humorous nicknames and little ditties for each family member, his devotion to his family and faith, his love of nature, and his ability to fix almost anything.
On Saturday, May 24, Rosary is at 1PM followed by the Funeral Mass at 2 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kennewick, WA. Burial will be Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Cardinal Newman Society, Special Olympics East Region Tri-City WOW, or St. Joseph's Building Fund.
He then served two years in the US Army Signal Corps Engineering Labs during the Korean War. Afterward, he was employed in St. Louis, Missouri, where he fell in love with Bonnie, a beautiful nurse from Iowa. They married in 1955 and settled in New York, where Hank worked in the Empire State building and their first daughter, Elizabeth, was born. Then they moved to Pennsylvania, where daughters Joanne and MaryKay were born.
After several years, Westinghouse transferred the family out to Idaho, where Hank worked at INEL. The family loved the West and started camping, admiring the wonders of God's creation at many state and national parks. Hank had learned to fish from his father and passed this on to his girls. He also enjoyed bowling and fishing with friends from work. The next westward move was to Livermore, California, where Bonnie Jeanne was born, much to the family's delight. The older girls had finished high school before the family moved to Kennewick, Washington, where Bonnie and Hank made many new friends through St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Newcomers, ARC, bridge, and golf groups. Hank worked at Hanford until his retirement.
Hank and Bonnie especially enjoyed vacations and visits with children and grandchildren. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family reunion at the beach and a grand party with dear friends. Hank took devoted care of Bonnie as her health declined, spending the better part of his day with her at Legacy when she could no longer be at home. He and daughter Bonnie Jeanne continued to be a team after Bonnie died.
Hank passed away at home May 14, at 85. He is survived by his two sisters, four daughters, three sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. We will fondly remember his humorous nicknames and little ditties for each family member, his devotion to his family and faith, his love of nature, and his ability to fix almost anything.
On Saturday, May 24, Rosary is at 1PM followed by the Funeral Mass at 2 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kennewick, WA. Burial will be Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Cardinal Newman Society, Special Olympics East Region Tri-City WOW, or St. Joseph's Building Fund.
