William C. Hensel, Jr.

William C. Hensel, Jr., 81, of Jackson Township, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. William was born on January 21, 1943 in Canton, Ohio the son of the late William and Alice (Hug) Hensel.

William raised 3 sons to be hard workers. He started Hensel Asphalt in 1975, and along with his sons they built a reputable business that survived Stark Co. for 49 years. William lived with his girlfriend Helen for 35 years. They took turns caring for each other when one was down. William was an avid hunter and trapper his whole life. He was a caring person to his family and friends. He was serious and funny at the same time. He definitely had a lot of friends that loved him. Each one with a different story of him. William's life ended in a series of illnesses for the last 3 years of his life fighting all the way to the end. His family and his girlfriend Helen meant the world to him.

He is survived by his 3 sons, William Michael Hensel, Dean (Tina Hollinger) Hensel,and Daniel (Carrie) Hensel; companion, Helen Thornberry; step-children, Jill (Mark) Ott and Lori Starkey; grandchildren, Olivia Britton, Taylor Mancuso, Jacob Hensel, William Colton Hensel, Luke Hensel, Autaum Kendle, and Dakota Hollinger; 5 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Orvis and Estella Hensel; and sisters, Kathleen Kress and Donna Jean Wetzel.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 1-4 pm at the Paquelet Funeral Home, with the service following at 4 pm. A meal will follow at Pine View Acres: 11991 Orrville St. NW, Massillon, OH 44647. Private burial will be at Sunset Hills Burial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Stark County Humane Society. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com.