Donald "Don" Gene Hendricksen

Donald G. Hendricksen, 77, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on July 8, 2024, at the Cheyenne Veterans Hospital. He was born March 14, 1947, to Eugene and Dorothy Hendricksen in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
After graduating from O’Gorman Catholic High School in 1965, Don attended Iowa State University until 1968. He served in the United States Air Force from March 1969 to January 1973 then the Air Force Reserves until March 1975.
Don graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona in 1974. He worked for the Department of Treasury in San Francisco, California, and pursued a career in Visual Communication at the San Francisco Art Institute. He graduated with a BFA from the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, California. He worked for the Department of Defense at Los Angeles AFB.
In 2000 he accepted the Base Visual Information Manager position at FE Warren AFB and Support Flight Chief for the 90th Communication Squadron for Photography and Video production and graphic design functions.
He created unique art and had many exhibitions in California, Arizona, and Wyoming. He loved art and design, photography, classic boats, music, and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He always said he got to play in his own sandbox.
Don was a member of multiple professional organizations and honor societies, helping with various office positions.
Don retired after more than 30 years from the Department of Defense in September 2005.
He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, father-in-law, and brother-in-law.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Janell “MAX” Hendricksen; mother-in-law, Cecilia; children, Stephanie, Eric (Carmen), Gordon, Jena; granddaughter, Jessenia; two pets, Chopper and Harley (whom he loved very much); sisters, Joan and Janet; nieces, Lisa (Brent), Tracy (Aaron), Andrea (Sean), Joanne (Alan), Delisa (Adam), Kathy, Tanya; and their children; brother-in-law, Fred (Lynanne); sisters-in-law, Teresa and Laura (Dr. Rod); nephews, Freddy (Stacy), Tommy (Cheryl), and their children; and numerous uncles and cousins, HOG brothers and sisters, friends, and loved ones.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.., in the Cheyenne National Cemetery.
Thanks to all the VA’s and all their staff for the care provided to Don.
In lieu of flowers please donate in Don’s name to the St. Marys Cathedral or the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.