Joseph W Hendrikx

Joseph Warren Hendrikx, of Perrsyburg, passed away on November 8, 2016 at Swan Creek Nursing Home. He was born on February 11, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to Hubert M. and Adell (Warren) Hendrikx and lived most of his life in the Toledo area. Joe graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1947 and attended the University of Toledo until his entry into the United States Air Force in 1950. Upon his release from active duty in 1956, he reentered the University of Toledo and graduated in 1959. He was a member of Sigma Beta Phi and Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He worked for the American-Lincoln Corporation, Toledo, from 1959 through 1964, and for Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation from 1964 until his retirement in 1986. In his youth, Joe was active at the Toledo Repertoire Theater, and in later years at The Village Players, where he served at various times as Treasurer and President. However his greatest contribution was in set design and construction. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Nancy (Williams). He is survived by his daughters Anne, of Toledo and Patricia of Lakeland, Florida. Per Joseph’s wishes, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest gifts to their favorite charity. Arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg (419-874-3133).