Paul W Hentschel

June 4, 1954 - May 23, 2022

Paul W. Hentschel, age 67, died on May 23, 2022 at Regional Medical Center in Anniston, AL. He was born on June 4, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert Karl Hentschel and Wanda Marian Danielski Hentschel. He served as Sgt in the United States Airforce for several years, after which serving additional 2 years as a reserve with the unit. After discharge from the Airforce, Paul moved to Alabama and joined the Anniston Fire Department, in which he provided 25 years of service. Paul was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, while also attending services at Amazing Grace Baptist Church, both in Heflin, AL He enjoyed restoring antique pedal cars and Cub Cadet tractors and loved riding his mini bikes. He is preceded in death by his parents. Paul is survived by his wife, of 25 years, Patricia Ann “Annie” Hentschel. 2 self-proclaimed grandchildren Jerod Clayton & Courtney Clayton, 2 sisters, Janice Deverman and Janet (Phil) Casterton, 3 brothers, Robert Hentschel, Jr, Tim Hentschel, & Todd Hentschel, Brother-in-law Michael O Anderson, Sr. (Pam). He also leaves behind 16 nephews & nieces, 23 great nephews & great nieces, and many close friends who were like family to him. Cremation will be handled by Cremation Services of East Alabama. A celebration of life memorial will be held in his honor at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church on June 25, 2022 at 11:30.