Michael R. Henshaw, 64, of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at a Sioux City hospital.  Funeral Service will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Burial will be at Congregational Cemetery in Santee, Nebraska. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, October 15, 2018 at the funeral home.

Michael was born on December 12, 1953 in Winnebago, Nebraska to Raymond and Antoinette (Abraham) Henshaw. He grew up in Sioux City and graduated from North High School in 1973, where he was involved in track and football. He received an associate's degree in telecommunications from Western Iowa Tech Community College. Michael married Kim Pinney on October 18, 1974 in Sioux City, nearly 44 years of marriage.

Michael worked on the Mid American Pipeline in Texas, back in Sioux City, he worked at Gateway, and as a bus driver for Sioux City Transit, retiring in 2016. Michael was strong in his faith, enjoyed worshiping and reading the Bible. He was very connected with nature, learning as much about the great outdoors as he could. He enjoyed traveling out of the country, camping, playing guitar, and spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Kim Henshaw; mother, Antoinette Henshaw; children, Greg (Melissa) Henshaw, Sienna (Randy) Guy, Elissa (Matt) Mickelson, Rebecca (Steven) Wager, and Michelle (Chris Wentz) Henshaw; brothers, Kim (Jane) Henshaw, and Kent (Sherry) Henshaw; nieces and nephews; 19 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Raymond; and his sister, Michaelyn M. Abraham.