William M. "Bill" Kehlenbrink Sr.

RICHMOND, Ind. – William M. “Bill” Kehlenbrink Sr., age 77, of Richmond, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2009, while surrounded by his family. Born August 25, 1931, in Richmond, to Harry W. and Mary E. Marshall Kehlenbrink, he lived in Richmond most of his life. Bill was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Korean War attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Bill was a news photographer for Channels 5 and 9 in Cincinnati, Ohio and Channel 7 in Dayton, Ohio where he retired in 2001. He managed Honan’s Camera Shop in Richmond. Bill had been trained in photography by Roy Hirschberg. When they moved back to Richmond, he was owner and operator of Kehlenbrink’s Greenhouse and Florist from 1966 to 1974. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Richmond Kiwanis, Y’s Mens International, and American Legion Harry Ray Post #65. Bill was a Chairman for the Rose Festival. He was a classic car enthusiast and an avid camera collector. Bill took the only film footage of the 1968 downtown Richmond explosion used by CBS News. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shirley Whisenhunt Kehlenbrink, to whom he was married November 23, 1955 at St. John Lutheran Church; daughter, Nancy Kehlenbrink of Indianapolis; son, William Kehlenbrink Jr. and his wife Laura of Richmond; two grandchildren, Jacob and Diana Kehlenbrink, both of Richmond; cousins, Charles Kehlenbrink of Richmond, Doug Kehlenbrink of Alexandria, Virginia, and Carol Kehlenbrink of Houston, Texas; nieces; nephews; many friends; and loving pets. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Kehlenbrink; and son, Stephen Kehlenbrink. Visitation for William M. Kehlenbrink Sr. will be from 5 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at St. John Lutheran Church, 501 South 7th Street, Richmond, with Pastor Laura Altman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. John Lutheran Church, 501 South 7th Street, Richmond, IN 47374; Christ Presbyterian Church, 350 Henley Road, Richmond, IN 47374; or Help The Animals, 2101 West Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

William M. "Bill" Kehlenbrink Sr.

August 25, 1931 - July 4, 2009