Posted on 05/11/2024 7:48:06 AM PDT by PJ-Comix
I am in complete SHOCK! I just now found out that our own BRILLIANT Charles Henrickson passed away on April 28. Anyone who knew Charles knew how INCREDIBLE he was. His intelligence was OFF-SCALE. Nobody had a better way with words than Charles. At a drop of the hat he could could compose absolutely BRILLIANT and HILARIOUS parody songs. Some might remember that for a long while he was my partner in "crime" for producing the DUmmie FUnnies. I am very fussy about my writing so only someone whose writing I have total respect for would I allow to have carte blanche to write the DUmmie FUnnies whenever he wanted.
Okay, I will have a lot more to say but below is a reprint from his OBITUARY.....
Charles Michael Henrickson March 7, 1953 - April 28, 2024 Charles M. Henrickson fell asleep in Jesus on April 28, 2024. He was a resident of Greenwood, IN, and formerly of Chicago and St. Louis.
He was born March 7, 1953 to LeRoy and Marjorie Clark Henrickson. He was raised by his mother and Swedish grandparents on the north side of Chicago – loved Swedish Heritage, member of Swedish council of St. Louis and Indianapolis.
Charles had an extensive history of educational accomplishments. Charles graduated from Concordia University River Forest in 1974 with a B.A. in history. He earned his Master of Divinity in 1990, Master of Sacred Theology in 1995, and all coursework for his PhD at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. It was there where he met his first wife Sally.
Of that union, was born his only child, Anna, in 1995. Anna was born during his tenure/service in Sterling Nebraska at Immanuel Lutheran.
He married his wife, Susan Toole Bass, on July 4, 2020. She survives. Survivors also include his daughter, Anna (Aaron) Frei of St. Louis, MO; sister, Karen Pignataro; step children, Chandler (Colleen) Bass, Emma (Austin) Norman, Mary (Phil) Theiss, and Matt (Jenny) Sontag; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and half brother, James Henrickson.
Charles was currently serving as Pastor at Concordia Lutheran Church in Greenwood. He also had served at St. Matthew’s Sullivan, MO, St. Matthew Bonne Terre, MO, Redeemer Lutheran Potosi, MO, and Grace Lutheran De Soto, MO.
He loved preaching and teaching the Gospel that we are saved by Grace alone, through Faith alone, by Christ alone, coming to us through Scripture alone. These words by the Apostle Paul describe his life: “And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” (I Corinthians 2:1-2)
He taught at Concordia Seminary, Concordia Universities: Seward, Irvine, Mequon, and River Forest, DELTO, Providence Classical Christian Academy in St. Louis, Wittenberg Academy, Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education, as well as free lance tutoring in Greek, Hebrew, Latin and Swedish.
Charles was one of the original hosts of “Concord Matters” program on KFUO.
He was a five time convention delegate at the LCMS National Convention.
Charlie was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He loved languages, writing parodies, hymns, and poems. He also loved traveling with friends, great food, and fellowship.
Visitation will take place from 5-7PM, Wednesday, May 8, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 305 Howard Road, Greenwood. Visitation will also take place from 10-11AM, Thursday, May 9 at the church. A funeral service will follow at 11AM at the church.
A graveside service will take place at 2PM CST, on Friday, May 10 at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660.
A memorial service will also take place at 4PM CST, Saturday, May 11, at the Reformation Lutheran Church, 7910 MacKenzie Road, St. Louis, MO 63123.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Concordia Lutheran Church, 305 Howard Road, Greenwood, IN 46142 and to the Franciscan Health Foundation, 3510 Park Place West, Suite 200, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
You are invited to read Charles online obituary at www.stpierrefamilyfuneral.com, where you may sign the online register book or leave a condolence for the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson St.Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel.
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So again, to honor the memory of Charles with a strong dose of humor, here is his song parody "E.L.C.A." which mocked a woke denomination almost out of existence:
“Luth’ran”
Doesn’t mean quite the same
As what you’ve been
Taught to know by that name.
We’re removin’
All the scandal and shame
Of a church that stands for something.
Luth’ran,
No, you’re not misinformed,
Yes, it’s true now,
We commune the Reformed.
No forced union
Made us bow or conform,
Just a warm and fuzzy feeling.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
We have women in black,
Now there’s no turning back
To the hang-ups of dead white guys.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
You can set yourself free
From dead orthodoxy,
You can do whatever you please.
Luth’ran,
Won’t you please come along
To the Elca,
Where’s there’s no right or wrong.
In the Elca,
Heretics can belong,
They can teach at seminary.
“Luth’ran,”
But our fingers were crossed,
All our doctrine
Has been totally lost.
All that’s Luth’ran
Is what we have embossed
On our cards and stationery.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
We have women in black,
Now there’s no turning back
To the hang-ups of dead white guys.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
You can set yourself free
From dead orthodoxy,
You can do whatever you please.
Elca,
Where it’s very uncouth
And unwelcome
To say you have the truth
And where seldom
Is a word ever heard
To discourage sin or error.
Elca,
Where it’s all shades of gray,
I said, Elca,
Where it’s hip to be gay.
Our umbrella
Is as big as a tent,
There’s no need for you to repent.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
We have women in black,
Now there’s no turning back
To the hang-ups of dead white guys.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
It’s fun to be in the E.L.C.A.
You can set yourself free
From dead orthodoxy,
You can do whatever you please. . . .
He was a genius at parody songs. I remember some that he wrote to the DUmmies from the DUmmie FUnnies. Hilarious! He had a wicked sense of humor....and kept his smile till the very end.
SOrry PJ-may his soul have eternal rest.
I’m sorry for your loss, PJ; and also the loss to his family. RIP, Pastor Henrickson.
RIP brother in Christ. We will all one day behold the face of our Savior and rejoice forevermore in His presence.
This is sad news. Charles’ posts were always enjoyable to read. His ability to draft parody song lyrics quickly was a treat, and his religious posts were often insightful and instructive. He will be missed. Prayers for his friends and family.
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