Lucy Hensel

    Lucy Hensel, 96 years old, of Port Washington, Wis., died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, Wisconsin.
    She was born Dec. 3, 1924, in Port Washington, Wis., to John and Mary Gasär Gasser.  Raised in Port Washington she attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Port Washington High School.  
    She met Frank Hensel and they were married at St. Mary’s Church in Port Washington on Sept. 25, 1948.
    Lucy and Frank would go to Schmit’s Pavilion in Grafton, Wis., to roller skate and dance. They enjoyed spending time skiing, whether it be on the water, downhill or cross country.  Lucy and Frank spent many a day at their northwoods retreat on Castle Rock Lake in Mauston, Wis. Frank preceded her in death September 10, 2006.
    She worked as a clerk at the Port Washington Ben Franklin store and enjoyed doing the window displays until it closed.  
    A member of St. Mary’s Church in Port Washington, she belonged to the Christian Mothers and was active with the Girl Scouts when her daughter was younger.  
    Lucy enjoyed gardening and liked to decorate with flowers whenever she could.  Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her world and brought her much joy.
    Lucy is survived by her daughter Kriss (Ken) Streblow, grandchildren Kelly (Jeff) Sisson and Kurt (fiancé Ashlynn) Streblow and great-grandchildren Callie, Kennedy, Chase, Kash, Bailey and Jamon. She is further survived by her brothers Joe (Jean) Gasser and Ray Gasser.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank, three sisters and four brothers.
    The Rev. Patrick Wendt will celebrate her Mass of Christian Burial 1 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 451 N. Johnson St., Port Washington.  
    Entombment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Washington.  
    Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the church prior to Mass.
    Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, Wis., is assisting the family.
    Information and condolences are available at www.poolefh.com or 284-4431.