On the morning of September 6, 2015, Chalfont resident Henry Fred Haegele Sr. 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Ellenton Mountain. Born October 5, 1944 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Henry and Rose (Kolb) Haegele. Hank was a 1963 graduate of Philadelphia's Olney High School and a 12 year veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was the owner and operator of Lentz Auto Glass in Philadelphia, as well as having been a school bus driver for the Central Bucks School District for 15 years.
He was also a member of Canton Lodge #429 Loyal Order of Moose. Hank loved nature, and served as an assistant scout master, mentoring the boys of Troop 133 for 20 years, as well as serving as committee chairman. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, which ultimately led to his purchasing of a home in the forests of the Northern Tier. He loved his adopted mountain home and all that went with it.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret; sons Henry F. Haegele Jr. (& Katie), Jeffersonville, Pa., Philip Haegele, Hatboro; stepson Bobby (& Michele) Colomy of Phila.; stepdaughters Toni (& Fran) McGuriman and Cheryl (& Mike) Burke, Gloucester Twp., NJ; sister Shirley Zielinski, Willow Grove, as well as eight grandchildren.
A celebration of Hank’s life will be held 5 to 8 PM Sept.18 at Chalfont UM Church, Chalfont, The family suggests contributions in Hank’s name be directed to Troop #133 c/o Chalfont United Methodist Church, 11 Meadowbrook Lane, Chalfont, Pa., 18914. www.morseandkleesefuneralhome.com
He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret; sons Henry F. Haegele Jr. (& Katie), Jeffersonville, Pa., Philip Haegele, Hatboro; stepson Bobby (& Michele) Colomy of Phila.; stepdaughters Toni (& Fran) McGuriman and Cheryl (& Mike) Burke, Gloucester Twp., NJ; sister Shirley Zielinski, Willow Grove, as well as eight grandchildren.
A celebration of Hank’s life will be held 5 to 8 PM Sept.18 at Chalfont UM Church, Chalfont, The family suggests contributions in Hank’s name be directed to Troop #133 c/o Chalfont United Methodist Church, 11 Meadowbrook Lane, Chalfont, Pa., 18914. www.morseandkleesefuneralhome.com
