Henry Raymond Emenhiser
Henry “Hank” Raymond Emenhiser, 64, of Charlotte, a hard-working family man, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at home on the family farm. Hank was born September 23, 1960 in Hammond, IN, the son of Carl Edward and Clara Velma (Armstrong) Emenhiser. Growing up on the family farm on Mills Highway in Charlotte instilled a lifelong love for raising cattle and the outdoors. In fact, Hank took over the farm and purchased all 96 acres from his parents. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1978, where he was active in FFA and 4H. After high school, he worked several years operating an excavator for Gale Briggs in Charlotte before going on to get his certification as an over-the-road truck driver. After driving independently for many years, he went to work driving truck for Meijer Warehouse in the early 2000s. Hank enjoyed fishing, camping, and was a member of a bow hunting club. He was also very active in helping his friends, family, and farming community. He would do anything for them, including making sure his best friend, Tony Martinez, could ride his bicycle for Make-A-Wish. Another example of Hank’s character was that even after a long night of driving truck, he would always stop to clear his daughter’s car of snow before stepping in the house.
Hank married the love of his life, Cynthia Ruth Davis on September 23, 1995 on the family farm, with the cattle lowing in the background. Together they raised their daughter, Sarah, and enjoyed nearly 27 years of marriage until Cindy’s passing in 2022. Along with Cindy, Hank is predeceased by his parents; brother, James (Marjie) Emenhiser; and brother-in-law, David Barnard. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah (Kerenza) Emenhiser; brother, Bill (Julee) Emenhiser; sister, Carla Barnard; and his nieces, nephews and extended family.
Friends are encouraged to support Hank’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Hank’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.