Donnie Hengst

    Donald “Donnie” Ray Hengst, of Edna, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at the age of 70. He was born in Cuero, Texas, on July 12, 1947 to the late Roland G. Hengst and Florence Ledwig Hengst.     Donnie worked 40 plus years in the oilfield where he became a successful self made business man and earned to respect and of many people, and made many dear friends. Everything Donnie did he did with a wonderful presence, good heart and was always funny with a witty come back.  He touched the hearts of everyone and will be greatly missed.     Donnie is survived by his loving wife, Leslie Riggs Hengst; step-children, Jamie Young, Chelsea Huth, Sharon Hamilton, Deborah Hunt, David Gloor, Wayne Gloor; sisters, Pasty Johns, Stella Trahan (Tim), and Brenda Kizer (Charlie); brothers, Richard Hengst (Kathy) and Gilbert Hengst (Evelyn); several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.     In addition to his parents Donnie is preceded in death by Jewel Rosalie Hengst, Roland Hengst, Ronald Hengst, and Donald Hengst, Jr.     Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 21 at 11 a.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend John Doe George Tompkins will be officiating.     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or online at American Cancer Society.     Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.

Jackson County Herald Tribune

306 N. Wells
Edna, TX 77957