Craig C. Henschen

August 6, 1950 - March 15, 2021

Craig C. Henschen, 70, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Born on August 6, 1950 in Alliance, to Charles K. and Dorothy A. (Dragella) Henschen, he lived in Alliance for most of his life. A 1968 graduate of Alliance High School, he also graduated from The Ohio State University - ROTC Program. Craig was member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. Craig served in the US Air Force as a Military Officer and retired in 1993 after 21 years of service to his country. He was a member of B.P.O. Elks, Lodge #467, the Alliance Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Alliance Symphony and a member of the Alliance Big Band. Craig was the founder of the Kool Knights Band, started his own Private Investigator Business, and was the biggest, corniest joke teller ever. Survivors include his wife, Susan (Glover) Henschen, whom he married on September 16, 1972; two daughters, Amy (Bryan) Craig and Amanda Henschen, all of Alliance; three grandchildren, Jacob, Bergen and Benjamin; two brothers, Mark M. Henschen of Alliance and Ross R. Henschen of Akron; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. A Private Family Service will be held. Burial, with military honors, will immediately follow at Fairmount Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alliance High School Marching Band or to the Alliance Symphony. You are invited to view Craig's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.