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Frederick J. “Rick” Hensel, Jr.

By Lisa Ace

Frederick J. Hensel, Jr., “Rick”, 65, of Corfu, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his home, with his family by his side.

Rick was born on May 13, 1953 in Batavia, a son of Elaine Cummings Hensel and the late Frederick J. “Red” Hensel, Sr. He was the father of the late Charles F. Hensel.

Rick was a proud and active member of the Patriot Guard Riders and ABATE of New York. He was an Elder and member of the Corfu United Presbyterian Church.

Rick is survived by his mother, Elaine Hensel; his beloved wife, Beverly (Borden) Hensel; his children, Chris (Amber) Hensel and Rebecca Hensel;  brother, Gerald Hensel; 9 grandchildren;  step children, Ralph (Khrystina) Clarke and Renee (Jeremy) Peters; 5 step grandchildren with one on the way and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Rick is also survived by his faithful companion, Buddy the dog.

Family and friends may call Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 at 11 a.m at the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, 63 Allegheny Street, Corfu. Burial will be in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Akron.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, PO Box 159, Corfu, NY 14036, Genesee Cancer Assistance, 127 North St., Batavia, NY 14020 or Crossroads House, PO Box 403 Batavia, NY 14201.

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