Col. Frank F. E. Hense Jr., USAF (ret.) passed away in his home in Pflugerville, TX on October 7, 2017. Frank was a long-time resident of San Antonio, recently moved to Pflugerville to be near family.
In 1950, Frank answered the call to serve his country and joined the United States Air Force. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran who flew A-37s. He served as deputy base commander for Richards-Gebaur Air Force base and served at the Pentagon. While stationed at Randolph Air Force base, he retired from the Air Force in 1978, after 28 years of service.
Thereafter, Frank entered the education profession. He taught Vocational and Auto Mechanic classes for Somerset and Converse Judson High Schools as well as St. Philips College in the San Antonio area.
Frank loved to travel in retirement with his third wife, Peggy, and they visited all seven continents. When not travelling, Frank enjoyed reading, talking politics or playing computer games.
Frank is predeceased by his first wife, Nancy, and survived by their son, Frank F. E. Hense III and daughter-in-law Karen and grand-daughters, Ellen (23) and Kristen (16).
He is survived by his second wife Sandra (divorced) and their son Ian J. Hense, daughter-in-law Dominica and grand-son, Brian (25).
He is also predeceased by his third wife, Peggy.
The family would also like to acknowledge the many caretakers that have helped both Frank and his third wife Peggy over the years, most especially Norma Ramon and Kim Sheppard.
Visitation will be 8:15 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2017 with the Funeral Service to follow at 9 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, the United Service Organization (USO) or the Air Force Aid Society.
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