John Michael Henscheid

John Michael Henscheid went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2026, after spending his final days at his home in Muenster, surrounded by loving family and friends. John was the first child born to Rufus and Elizabeth Betty Bierschenk Henscheid on December 18, 1957, in Muenster. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated in 1976. While in high school, he was active in many organizations, serving as Student Council President and Letterman’s Club Vice President. He played basketball and football and especially excelled in track, earning 2nd place in the mile at the State Track Meet his senior year and being named to the All-District Track Team. He was also named Best Groomed, an attribute he carried into adulthood. Even during his illness, John remained consistently well dressed and made sure he was prepared when Holy Communion was brought to him at home. John was blessed with three children: Jaclynn Rose in 1982, Darell John in 1986, and Michelle Elizabeth in 1993. He was very proud of his children’s accomplishments in life and frequently reminded them of that. His life’s greatest joy was spending time with his children and seven grandchildren. He loved when his family came over to his house to swim and always kept the freezer stocked with popsicles for his grandchildren, who knew him as Papa John. John spent most of his career working in the family lumber business at Muenster Building Center. In 1982, he began building homes in Muenster, Lindsay, and Gainesville as co-owner of R & J Contractors. He delivered building materials all over Texas and Oklahoma as part of RJH Trucking Company. In 1990, the lumber business began expanding to Bridgeport, Alvord, Springtown, Celina, and Jacksboro. John obtained his pilot’s license at age 20 and held licenses in well service and HVAC. In his younger and wilder days, he loved driving his brown 1976 Monte Carlo on the drag and to The Ranch in Muenster. He enjoyed waterskiing, racquetball, snow skiing, roller coasters, and scuba diving. John was an avid college football fan who could recite obscure and detailed facts. A year before his diagnosis, John returned to the Catholic Church after praying to become closer to God. His faith was instrumental throughout his battle with pancreatic cancer. John is survived by his children, Jaclynn and husband Eric Fisher of Muenster, Darell and wife Kodie Henscheid of Porter, Texas, and Michelle and husband Sean Clifford of Lindsay; grandchildren, Grayson, Nolan, Julia, Joshua, Zachary, and Charlotte Fisher, and Claire Clifford; parents, Rufus and Elizabeth (Betty) Bierschenk Henscheid of Muenster; siblings, Janet Hess, Gary Henscheid, and Sharon Hermes; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Henry and Anna Flusche Henscheid, and maternal grandparents, William and Mary Neu Bierschenk. Mass of Christian Burial for John Michael Henscheid of Muenster will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. A Rosary and Vigil will be held at 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Parish or Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home.

John Michael Henscheid

December 18, 1957 - August 10, 2026