Robert M. Hensel

July 28, 2019

Robert M. Hensel, 50, of Fulton N.Y., passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Born on May 8, 1969, in Rota Spain, Robert M. Hensel was born with a birth defect known as Spina bifida. A disability that never stopped him from achieving success in his life. Mr. Hensel was a leading figure within the disability community. In 2000, Hensel sought to have a week designated that would bring to light, accomplishments being made by individuals with disabilities. Due to his efforts, Oswego County passed a motion recognizing Oct. 1-7 as Beyond Limitations week. He made it into the Guinness World Record and Ripley’s World Record for longest wheelie in a wheelchair. He was also an International Poet-Writer. He loved fishing, traveling, collecting antiques and music. He will be greatly missed by all. Wheelie on Bobby !! Survived by his Girlfriend- Kathy St.Andrew, Mother-Linda H. Conzone, Father- Robert J. Hensel and wife Patty , Stepbrother- Patrick Halstead and Stepsister-Sherri Halstead
Calling hours are Thursday August 1, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm at Sugar and Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. Fourth St Oswego NY