Henry G. Castrop, 88, Wardsville, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at his home.
He was born Feb. 10, 1934, to the late George and Mamie (Schmitz) Castrop in Westphalia.
He grew up in Westphalia and was a 1952 graduate of Westphalia High School.
Hank was united in marriage to Betty Loethen Oct. 5, 1963, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in St. Thomas.
After 25 years of service, he retired from N.H. Scheppers Distributing where he had worked as transport driver and salesman.
Hank was a devout Catholic and took comfort in praying the Rosary every day and volunteering in praying at the Adoration Chapel at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church where he was a member.
He was a kind, gentle soul who enjoyed helping family and friends. One of Hank’s gifts was lifting the spirits of those he knew and even those he didn’t know living in area nursing homes. Whether it was countless days tending to his vegetable garden, hunting deer, fishing or tinkering around the family farm, he loved being outdoors. You could also find him spending time playing cards and games with family and friends. Hank and Betty always looked forward to their yearly winter vacations to California.
He was preceded in death by parents, George and Mamie; sisters, Helen Stratman and Mary Castrop; and brothers, Martin, Alfred and Elmer Castrop.
Hank is survived by wife, Betty of Wardsville; daughters, Lynn Jaramillo and husband Dean of Aliso Viejo, Calif. and Lora McCutchen of University City; granddaughter, Reagan McCutchen of New York City, N.Y.; brother, Edward Castrop and wife Barbara of Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was held Monday, June 13, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville with Rev. Msgr. David Cox officiating. Interment was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia.
Arrangements entrusted to Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Those wishing to email condolences may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
