Ken Henderson

Ken Henderson of Dover, IN passed away Sunday morning, August 25, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He recently celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with his best friend and wife, Karla. He was born on March 20, 1949 to the late Colonel Oran K. Henderson (Ret.) and the late Dorothy Lawson (Nanz) Henderson at Ft. Meade, Maryland. Growing up in a military family, Ken moved frequently graduating from high school in Hawaii where he loved spending time surfing. While in Hawaii, his love for the water and strength in swimming and surfing led him to the heroic rescue of two boys who would have otherwise drown.
Prior to retiring, Ken worked as the Service Manager for Windsor Technologies USA, the subsidiary of a German based company, performing repair of large injection molding machines.
At home in Dover, Ken enjoyed wood working and has made bookshelves, benches, tables, etc., that now adorn special places in family members’ homes.
Ken will be greatly missed by his wife Karla. He also leaves behind sisters Ann, Esq. (Honorable Samuel) Kline of Lebanon, PA and Nancy (Kenny) Schultz of Monroe, NY; nieces Dr. Adrienne (Dr. Chris) Cummings, Dr. Audrey (Dr. Joe) Farrell and Abby (Matt) Sanders and nephews Christopher Schultz and Justin Schultz. Ken will be fondly remembered by his extended family including in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Ken will be on Friday, August 30 at Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home beginning at 12:00 pm and concluding with a funeral service at 2:00 pm. The committal service will immediately follow at St. John the Baptist, All Saints Parish. Memorials can be made to Sylvester Bartling Memorial Scholarship Fund, All Saints Parish, and Masses. To offer condolences or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com.