Alice D Hendrickson
September 28, 1923 - January 10, 2021
Obituary
FORT ATKINSON - Alice Hendrickson, of Fort Atkinson, Wis., passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born in rural Monroe, Wis., on Sept. 28, 1923, the daughter of Fred and Dora (Bayrhoffer) Lehnherr.
Alice attended Franklin Rural School and graduated from Monroe High School in 1940. She then attended Normal School in Monroe where she earned her teaching certificate. Alice taught school for many years until she stayed home to raise her five sons. She returned to teaching at Opportunities, Inc. and MATC in Fort Atkinson until she retired.
Alice married Robert Hendrickson on Oct. 25, 1942, in Monroe. They moved to Fort Atkinson in 1962, where they raised their family. Robert preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 2000.
Alice’s greatest enjoyment in life was her family. She loved cooking and baking, and was an avid reader. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden, writing and teaching.
Alice was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Atkinson. Her Christian Faith was central to her life. She loved reading scripture and teaching Sunday School for many years.
Alice is survived by her children, Alan (Mary) Hendrickson of Mount Horeb, Deacon David (Pat) Hendrickson of Sun Prairie, Dr. Gerald (Jana) Hendrickson of Oshkosh, Stephen (Sue) Hendrickson of Thackerville, Okla., and Robert Hendrickson of Fort Atkinson; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Alice was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Donald; her daughter, Lynn; her brothers, Nathan and Harold Lehnherr; and her sisters, Thelma Demming, Zelma Bauman and Leona Nayert.
The family would like to thank Caring Angels, Rainbow Hospice and all of the caregivers that have loved and cared for Alice during her last years of life.
A private funeral service will be held with immediate family. Family and friends who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Alice’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Interment will be at Adams Lutheran Church Cemetery in Argyle, Wis. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
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Tom (Laura), Jerry, Lisa & Kevin (Debbie) Naeyaert
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We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Fr. Raymond J. Dischler
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Dear loved ones of Alice - please accept my heartfelt sympathy. You and Alice are being remembered in my Masses and other prayers. In prayerful sympathy, Fr. Ray Dischler
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Cheryl McCollum
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Dear Deacon David, Pat and family of Alice Hendrickson, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." May God be your tender comfort in sorrow. May he bring peace and strength to you today. Cheryl McCollum and Steve Ottelien
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Trayc w.
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I was one of Alice's cna thru Rainbow Hospice, She was a wonderful women to take care of, we aren't suppose to have a favorite client, but shh, lol.. she was my favorite, loved seeing her smiles, talking with her.. I send my condolences to her Son Rob who took care of his mother . He did everything he could to take care of Alice day and night, was a wonderful son, the smiles on both of there faces wen then talked to each other. I often told rob, your mother know you doing all you can for her. The love between and mother and son. My condolences to Alice whole family, prayers for everyone.
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Sue Hanson Walter
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The memory of Aunt Alice is dear to me! She loved and served the Lord and showed great kindness to her family. I remember visiting at her home and feeling so welcome! She showed the peace and stability that only God can give in hard times. We lived close by when she lost her baby girl. We can have that blessed hope that she is “absent from the body but present with the Lord.” My prayers are for my cousins and their families in this sad time. May each one know “the God of all comfort.” Sue Hanson Walter
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Jessica Kleeberger
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It was my honor in the past three years to care for a sweet, spunky, classy, and genuinely unselfish lady. What I will remember about Alice was her kindness, her sense of humor, and her stories. Even though I was there to help her, she always acted like a wonderful hostess and wanted to make sure I was comfortable. When it was cold out, she always offered me one of her throw blankets, and when I served her lunch she insisted on not taking a bite until she saw that I had food in front of me too. One time a hospice chaplain came to play her Christmas carols and asked her what her favorite was so he could play it for her. Alice turned to me and said, “What’s yours?” As for her sense of humor...She would always ask me if I went to her church. When I said yes one day and replied that I had seen her just last Sunday and talked to her there, she grinned and said, “How wonderful for you!” When she was receiving physical therapy, I remember that whenever she was asked if she was ready to exercise, she would raise her finger up and down and say archly, “Like that?” then chuckle. Alice always appreciated and was able to find beauty in the little things. I remember how she took pleasure (and much deliberation) over which brooch she chose to wear each day. I also remember how she loved to compliment the colors in people’s outfits, or how soft or warm a shirt or coat looked and how much pleasure she took in songs and jingles. She always enjoyed the flowers and birds outside her window. Alice was a truly special lady, and I know she appreciated Rob’s loving care very much. I know he made many sacrifices and put her life before his in dozens of little ways on a daily basis. I hope it is a comfort to you, Rob, that you gave her such a great gift by helping her to stay in the home where she had lived for so long. Alice was truly special lady, and I will miss her very much. The memories I have of Alice will always make me smile and be dear to me.