- Date Of Birth: November 25, 1926
- Date Of Death: June 21, 2018
- State: Michigan
Robert Henrichsen, age 91, of Sawyer, died peacefully Thursday, June 21, 2018, in his home in the presence of his family. Robert was born November 25, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Christian and Rose (Riml) Henrichsen. He married spouse Dawn (Schultz) on November 25, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, welcoming 8 children; she survives.
Robert was preceded in death by his daughter Susan Rose O’Hare and grandson Matthew Ross. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII under the command of General MacArthur in the Philippines. After the war he worked as a CPA in Chicago for 34 years at Columbia Pipe and Supply. After moving to Michigan, he and Dawn left the city life to enjoy the country setting. He enjoyed his retired life working in their vineyard both thoroughly enjoying the farm life.
He was also a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Sawyer for 34 years.Robert will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dawn of Sawyer; children: Mary Dawn (Jim) Stephens of Crestwood, IL, Barbara (Mark) Golotta of Lansing, IL, Linda (Ken) Mackowiak of Valparaiso, IN, Christopher (Madonna) Henrichsen of Kankakee, IL, Carolyn (Dan) Ross of Harbert, MI, Robert (Heather) Henrichsen of Sawyer, MI, Eric (Susan) Henrichsen of Sawyer, MI; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.
