Gene A. Hensler, 77, of Remington, died at 4:17 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Clarian Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. He was born May 4, 1933 in Remington to the late Lowell and Nina Norton Hensler. He graduated from Remington High School in 1951. His marriage was to Nettie Foster on December 11, 1955 in Remington. She survives. He lived in Remington most of his life, except during his time serving for the United States Navy. During this time, he was commissioned aboard the USS Renshaw. He was a member of Palestine Christian Church in Wolcott. He worked as a truck driver for forty years, and was employed by Roy Culp Trucking, Jenkins and Nagle, and Indiana Ribbon. He was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports for Tri-County as well as all the other athletes who called him "Grandpa Hensler." He also enjoyed watching Purdue Women's Basketball, working in his shop, cooking chili, and spending time with his family. Surviving with his wife are four children; Robin Hensler (wife: Kim) of Wolcott, Justin Hensler (wife: Cathy) and Karl Hensler (wife: Steph) both of Remington, Dawn Schluttenhofer (husband: Ed) of Kentland, and a sister, Doris Schuh of Remington. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 1 step great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by an infant brother James Hensler. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Palestine Christian Church in Wolcott. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 also at Palestine Christian Church with Pastor Guy Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Remington Cemetery in Remington, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Gene to The American Cancer Society or Palestine Christian Church. Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Remington in charge of arrangements.