R. NEAL HENSEL

Oct 16, 1940 – Nov 11, 2026 R. Neal Hensel, 86, of Brownsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was born on October 16, 1940, to the late Raymond and Anna Hensel. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dean Hensel, and his sister, Sharon Ritchie. Neal is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 48 years, Barb (Schwaben). He also leaves behind his two daughters, Cynthia (Daniel) Lively and Angie (Doug) McKnight; his grandchildren, Katie Lively, Chattum Lively, Zachary (Cadie) Lively, Mikayla Lively, Madison McKnight, and Ashley McKnight; and his great-grandson, Canaan Lively. He is also survived by his special nephew, Jarod Kiggans, who held a very special place in his heart. After retiring from Conalco, Neal was able to devote more time to the things he loved most: his faith, his family, and his farm.

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