Germaine M. Hengesbach

January 5, 1928 - November 4, 2015

Germaine M. Hengesbach longtime Grand Ledge resident passed away November 4, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 5, 1928 in Westphalia, Michigan to the late Simon and Adelia (Weber) Wahl. Germaine along with her late husband Bud were both faithful members of St. Michael Catholic Church and instrumental in the effort to establish the parish school. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed the annual trip to Grand Haven. Spending time with her children and grandchildren brought Germaine the most joy, she looked forward to her grandkids coming to the house this last Saturday on Halloween. She is survived by children, Linda (Bob) Schlappi, Randy (Judy) Hengesbach, Diane (Mike) Wiseman and Dave (Cheryl) Hengesbach; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Husband of sixty-one years, Hilary “Bud” on May 23, 2010 and sister, Ginny Trimmer. Germaine will also be missed by some great friends and wonderful neighbors. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 7, 2015, 12:00pm at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge by The Reverend Fr. James Eisele. Rite of committal will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Westphalia Twp., Clinton County, Michigan. Visitation will be Friday from 3-5:00pm and 7-9:00pm at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with a Scripture Service at 8:00pm. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Michael Catholic Church or St. Michael Parish School 345 Edwards Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837.