Dale Henggeler

Dale Henggeler, age 65, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home near Columbus.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Wunderlich's Catering, 304 23rd Street in Columbus. Visitation is Friday, August 28, 2020 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Please follow all CDC guidelines when attending the visitation.

Dale was born September 16, 1954 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Clement and Dolores (Frey) Henggeler. He was best known by those closest to him as "Shoeman". He opened his business, The Village Cobbler, in January of 1983 and served Columbus and the surrounding areas restoring, repairing, and recreating almost everything that come through the door. He enjoyed his work of repairing boots and leather goods, including custom leather projects such as holsters and knife sheaths.

On May 1, 2013, life for Dale changed when a virus infected his heart and dropped his heart function to 5%, placing an end to his career that he had hoped would continue another 10 to 15 years. Even though his career was over, he took advantage of the second shot at life that he was given. Through recovery, his heart function increased to 35%, which was the best that could be hoped for. He was given an additional 7 years at life to enjoy time with his kids, grandkids, and life on the river. As quoted by Dale on his 7-year anniversary, "I got 7 years that I have enjoyed. Life is good!"

Dale is survived by his three children: Melissa (Jason) Andrus, Adam (Stephanie) Henggeler and Justin (Jessica) Henggeler. He also had 6 grandchildren that he enjoyed spending every second with: Michael, Tierra, Landon, Zayden, Ashton and Alayna. He is also survived by his siblings: David (Linda) Henggeler, Jim (Kathy) Henggeler, Kathy (Jim) Sueper, twin brother Dan (Miriam) Henggeler, Willie (Karla) Henggeler, Mike (Gloria) Henggeler.

He was preceded in death by;

Parents: Clement and Dolores Henggeler
Uncle: Bill Frey