Birth date: Jun 2, 1936 Death date: Jul 30, 2023
Teacher, Coach, Husband, Friend, and Father, Floyd Carl “Pete” Hensel passed away peacefully Sunday evening, July 30th, 2023. Born on June 2, 1936, to parents Maryo and Fredrick “Bunny” Hensel, Pete was raised in Aurora, IL, and Read Obituary
Pete excelled in teaching, coaching and being a friend and supporter of anyone who stepped into his life.
Dear Colleen, Mary, Rick, Lynn and families,
My heart is broken for you over the loss of your dear husband and dad. It doesn’t matter our age or theirs, we are never ready to lose our spouse or our fathers. When I first started at Belleville West, I had the honor and pleasure of working with Pete. He was always so kind to me, even though I was just a brand new secretary. Pete treated me with the same respect and kindness with which he treated everyone else. I will always remember his huge smile, his twinkling eyes, and his wonderful laugh! He will definitely be missed. I hope you can feel my prayers that God will wrap His loving arms around you, hold you close and fill you with His peace in the days and weeks ahead.
Lynn Schwoebel
Coach Hensel was a champion for us all. Coach, mentor, teacher and a key figure in shaping my life and my brothers lives for the better. RIP...
Mike See, class of 1976 BTHS
