My husband and I were next door neighbors at the lake. I recall talking to Joyce as she was embroidering kitchen towels. I am happy to say I have a set of her towels.
Joyce M. Hengel
April 4, 1932 – October 9, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Joyce M. Hengel, age 93, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Benedict Homes in St. Cloud. Reverend Derek Wiechmann will officiate. Entombment will take place at Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum in St. Cloud.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the Church. Parish prayers will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
Joyce was born on April 4, 1932 in St. Cloud to William and Hildegard (Yaeger) Raden. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1950. Joyce married Victor “Vic” Hengel on June 8, 1954 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Joyce was a homemaker all her life. She was a charter member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Catholic United Financial, the Legion of Mary, and the Little Rock Lake Association.
Joyce enjoyed embroidery, fundraising, golfing and bowling. She was a quiet and kind woman who loved her kids and grandkids, enjoying the time spent with them at the cabin. They will miss her chicken rice hot dish and Rice Krispie bars.
She is survived by her children, Bob (Karen) Hengel of Sauk Rapids, Sue (Bob) James of Flagstaff, AZ, Kevin (Lori) Hengel of Horace, ND, and David (Kelley) Hengel of Bemidji, MN; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; brother, Jim (Diane) Raden; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Vic in January of 2025; daughter, Kathy “JoJo”; son Steven; grandson, Michael; great-grandson, Mason; siblings, Carol Raden, Colette Raden, Rosie Faerber, Tom Raden, Jerry Raden, and Bill Raden.
A Special Thank You to All the Staff of St. Benedict Senior Community for all the care given to Joyce during her time there.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the Kathy Hengel Scholarship fund at Cathedral High School.
Guestbook
I remember Joyce and all her brothers and sisters. Carol- Collette and Rosalie used to take care of me when I was a baby. My Grandmother Mayme Collins (Raden) lived close by and she took care of me often. Spent so much time with Aunt Hilda and uncle Wille at their house. I loved this family so much! We spent lots of time at our Cabin on Little Rock Lake. Everyone together! I’m an only child and loved being around all the kids! Joyce was such a wonderful women, when my mother Patti passed away Joyce gave me a grave spot for her near my grandmother and great grandmother I believe Hilda got these years ago. Bless Joyce and May her rest in piece. I’m so looking forward to staying in touch with everyone.
Very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was a wonderful, kind woman. Had many good times bowling. My deepest sympathy to all of the Hengel/Raden family.
Services
Schedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Entombment will take place at Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum in St. Cloud.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the Church. Parish prayers will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Funeral Home.