Travis Hentges
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On October 17, 2016 @ 9:14 am In 2016,Obituaries | 20 Comments
Travis Michael Hentges was welcomed into the arms of his parents, on December 13, 1990, in Shakopee, MN. The second born, he was the only child that sported white blonde hair for many years. As a young boy, Travis too followed in his father’s footsteps. He truly loved farming, especially when there was equipment to be operated. Working side by side with his dad, Travis always hoped to be a fulltime farmer, someday.
Attending Jordan High School, Travis too followed in his father’s path of wrestling. When it worked into the schedule, he also enjoyed playing football and baseball. In 2010, Travis graduated for Jordan High School. He furthered his education at Dakota County Technology College. Here, he earned his degree as a diesel mechanic. However, Travis turned his skills to welding and building projects for Mid-County Fabrication.
Again, just like this father, Travis too loved the outdoors hunting and fishing with family. In more recent years, he even dabbled in trapping. Travis applied his mechanic skills to working and riding on his motorcycles and snowmobiles. But we all know, Travis’ pride and joy was his truck and second was the combine. These were his babies. On December 31, 2013, Travis became a homeowner, just down the street from his parents. In more recent months, Travis valued the relationship he shared with Samantha McCarthy. They gave each other hope.
Travis was a young man with a tremendous and big heart. He always greeted you with a big happy smile and soothing heart. Travis was kind, caring, determined, hardworking and a compassionate gentle giant. Small children were always drawn to him. They would see Travis and melt over him, for it did not matter the child.
On Sunday, morning, October 16, 2016, Mark and Travis walked hand and hand towards heaven, from a farming accident. They gave the ultimate gift of donating their body to help save others.
Mark Edmund Hentges was born on September 2, 1963 in New Prague, MN to parents Wilfred and Esther (Hennen) Hentges. The youngest of six children growing up on the family farm, he quickly learned the characteristics of hard work, dedication and devotion. From a young age, Mark’s life was centered on following in his father’s footsteps. By working the land and tending to the animals as a farmer. Due to Wilfred’s health, he found himself taking over the farming operations during Mark’s high school years. He never minded the challenge, for Mark loved being a farmer.
Attending Jordan High School, Mark did find some spare time to enjoy his passion of wrestling. Graduating in 1982 from Jordan, he returned to helping his parents on the farm. In 1985, Mark met the love of his life, Renee Mary Pass. On September 18, 1987, at the Church of St. Mary in Shakopee, they declared their love to one another. As a young couple, Mark and Renee bought the farm from his parents and began a new generation of farmers. In the same house he was raised, Mark and Renee were blessed with five children, Timothy, Travis, Thomas, Samantha and Trevor.
In 2003, the Hentges family sold the milk cows, but continued to work the land and raise beef cattle. Mark started working for Progressive Rail, operating a front end loader until 2008. He then took his operating skills to Dem Con Companies in Shakopee, where he was currently working.
Besides farming, Mark to enjoyed collecting Tonka trucks. He appreciated taking the long way home in his old red pickup, checking out all of the crops. Mark’s greatest passion was his family. He was deeply devoted and loved his wife, Renee. Mark relished deer hunting and fishing with his sons. He loved the special language shared with daughter, Sam. Mark treasured cheering on all of his children in their school sporting activities and time spent on the snowmobiles. Each one of the children, had their own special relationship with Mark. His life was truly enriched in 2015, with the birth of his grandson, Emmitt. They were best friends and enjoyed each other’s company.
Mark’s lovable, caring and compassionate heart touched so many lives. He had this special way to empower his family and others around him.
All of the services will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 210 North Broadway, Jordan, MN. The family will greet guests on Friday, October 21 from 3-8 pm and on Saturday, October 22, from 9-10:30 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial held at 11 am. Father Erik Lundgren will preside. Mark and Travis will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Jordan, MN. Memorials can be made to the family through the Home Town Bank in Jordan, MN
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My deepest condolences to Sam and her family on their loss. They were good people taken from everyone to soon and will be dearly missed by the Jordan community.
I can’t even put into words how sorry I am for the loss your family is enduring. You have many communities holding you up and supporting you all right now. Your in my heart and in my thoughts.
Renee and family, so sorry for your loss. Losing a child has got to be one of the hardest things there is to have happen. Remember you have each other’s love to keep you going and your memories to help you through this. Lean on your family and friends to help you stay strong. Sending MANY prayers and support and Love and hugs.
Kenny and Kim Tieben
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved Mark and Travis. I am praying for your family. I Know Mark from High School and he was always giving to others and always had a kind word and smile for everyone, he truly was one of the the greatest men I have been able to call a friend and I know that he passed that onto his son Travis as well. They will be forever missed, but not forgotten. May the Lord be with you though this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss- they will surely be missed…God Bless and take care
Renee and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Mark and Travis. May God bless you and your family during this painful period. There are no words that can begin to provide comfort and solace, but know that even those who are not close there personally are thinking of you and praying for your family.
Lauren and Sid Pedersen
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Renee and family,
You don’t know us but we are friends of Jeff and Jen’s. There simply aren’t enough words to try to help you through this horrible grief you’re experiencing. We are so sorry and just want to extend our sympathy to you and your entire family.
We never got to meet Mark or Travis but they sounded like wonderful men and we truly are saddened by your loss. We have and will continue to ask our Lord and the Virgin Mary to wrap their loving arms around you to give you the strength and comfort you so truly need. With loving thoughts and prayers.
Jason and Jen Schmit and family
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Now, the ‘Season of Harvest’ has even a greater sadness. And the Morning Sun struggles to find a way to take it all away. It cannot.
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Renee and Family
With your loss of your son, husband, brother, father, uncle, friend know that the lord will be there to hold you up during your time of sorrow. Many — Many prayers for your entire family. We are so deeply sorry for your loss.
And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker”.
So God Made a Farmer.
It had to be somebody who’d plow deep and straight…and not cut corners. Somebody to seed and weed, feed and breed…and rake and disc and plow and plant and tie the fleece and strain the milk. Somebody to replenish the self-feeder and then finish a hard day’s work with a five mile drive to church. Somebody who’d bale a family together with the soft strong bonds of sharing, who’d laugh and then sign…and then respond with smiling eyes when his son says he wants to spend his life…. “doing what dad does” …So God made a farmer.
And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker”.
So God Made a Farmer.
It had to be somebody who’d plow deep and straight…and not cut corners. Somebody to seed and weed, feed and breed…and rake and disc and plow and plant and tie the fleece and strain the milk. Somebody to replenish the self-feeder and then finish a hard day’s work with a five mile drive to church. Somebody who’d bale a family together with the soft strong bonds of sharing, who’d laugh and then sign…and then respond with smiling eyes when his son says he wants to spend his life…. “doing what dad does” …So God made a farmer.
“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.” Leo Buscaglia
Renee, Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
To The Entire Hentges Family,
You don’t know me but, I totally understand cause I went through the same thing 3 yrs ago..
My heart goes out to all of you…I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time…
Just stay strong and think of all of the wonderful memories..
May God Bless…
Cat Smith
Tennessee-Farmer
So very sorry for your loss may God heal your broken hearts and give you comfort.
My heart goes out to the Hentges family. Words cannot discribe how sad this is. I don’t even know the family, but just know that our Prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Our Hearts go out to Renee and the rest of the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time and will continue to keep you all in our prayers. May the memories you shared with them put a smile on your face and warm your heart. May God Bless you all
To the Hentges family. We feel so blessed to have had our lives touched by mark and Travis. Your family dynamics of true grit was always an inspiration to us. The honesty and genuineness was apparent the first time we met. We enjoyed our conversations with mark when he’d delivered hay. We knew how incredibly busy he was , but he always took time to have a chat. We’re deeply saddened for your family’s loss and that we’ve lost 2 people that held a special place in our hearts for honesty, integrity, and tru salt of the earth people who gave it their all. We will truly miss them. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to your family during this time of your tragic loss.
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Sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. God bless and comfort you through this tragedy.