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Hank Deutschendorf Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 21, 2017.

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Henry “Hank” John Deutschendorf II, of Escondido, passed away at the age of 29. Hank was an extraordinary martial arts instructor and deeply adored son, brother, uncle, friend and mentor.



Hank was born in Los Angeles on April 29, 1988. He co-starred as baby Oscar in Ghostbusters II. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 2006 and went on to attend SDSU. He trained in multiple styles of martial arts. He earned his third and fourth degree black belt in Kempo. He started his school, West Coast Martial Arts Academy, in 2007 with his brother Will. Together they have successfully run the school for the past ten years.



Hank was known for many things, above all his kind hearted nature, loving hugs, wit, and his caring, optimistic personality. Hank was a great mentor and teacher to his students. For recreation, Hank enjoyed playing competitive games with friends, meditating, spending time with his family, training in martial arts and helping others.



Hank will be forever remembered by his parents, Ronald and Terri Deutschendorf, and by his brothers and sisters Ron Jr. (Julia), Castle (Wayne) Byrd, Angel (Jeff) Shaw and Will (Sharon). Hank will be lovingly remembered by his girlfriend Keemia Ranjbaran, and fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Chris, Naomi, Desiree, Allie, Trey, Ronnie and Terri, as well as other extended family and dear friends.



A Celebration of Hank’s life will be held on Saturday, July 8th at 1pm at El Camino Memorial, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego 92121.



In memory of Hank, please make a donation to Hank’s Hope for a Cure found on the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation website at https://bbrfoundation.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=7096

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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November 15, 2017

Ron, Condolences for you loss.

July 25, 2017

Joyce Pool

July 22, 2017

Janet Jones

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Deutschendorf's. We remember the twins running around while watching their older sister play little league baseball with our son on the Rams.

R.I.P. Henry.

July 22, 2017

Dear Family:

The loss of a loved one, is one of the most difficult things someone can deal with. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Henry was a young, talented person, and his loving memory will be remembered by many. May our Heavenly Father grant you His care to help you endure your loss. Hebrews 13:5

July 11, 2017

Jodi Chartrand

Love and light to your family. Thank you for bringing an awareness to all of us

July 10, 2017

Bernice. O. Farmer

Olene Farmer

July 10, 2017

Bernice. O. Farmer

Prayers for the Family...love..olene Farmer

July 9, 2017

Mary Johnson

I'm so sorry for your loss, you're in my thoughts and prayers

July 8, 2017

Anna Sriphet

Mr. Hank will always be one of my favorite instructors and I have learned so much from him. He will always be remembered fondly, and my heart goes out to all who have been touched by him.

July 8, 2017

Mana Sriphet

I met Hank when he first started the West Coast Martial Art with Will, Steve, and Bob. That was 10 years ago. Hank was a gentle and kind young man. As years passed, I noticed changes and his struggle. I will always remember him as a enthusiastic young man eager to learn about everything, his funny laughter and his friendly attitude he has shown me and my children. Thank you Hank.

July 8, 2017

Suzanne Gomolka

May your beautiful memories bring some comfort to you at this time. The heavens have gained an angel and the night sky has gained a new star. Sleep well dear Hank..no more pain..love and peace to the family
Suzanne Siman Gomolka, Wilmington DE

July 7, 2017

Clare M

Love and healing energy being sent to the extended Deutschendorf family as you honor your loved one, Hank. My heart goes out to you. May you be lifted up and let the precious memories sustain you.

July 7, 2017

Pastor Timothy & Heidi Roberts

With love and light greeted
Things sorely needed
After all the chaos and the pain
Mind and spirit unfettered, regain.

Sorrow upon your passing
Though love and joy surpassing
Through the brief years you were here
Are what, now, all hold so dear.

May joyful reunion be yours, now
Though in grief may our heads bow
Done with the rigors you valiantly fought
Your life is become a valuable lesson taught.

Take no care for the morrow
Don't delve too deep in sorrow
Life is for the living
Love is always giving
Whether in the present or not
'Tis the best treasure we've got
To have loved and to give love
This, eternal and free, from beyond and above.

With deepest condolences,
Pastor Timothy & Mrs. Heidi Roberts
Lake Ripley/Cambridge, Wisconsin

July 7, 2017

Kesha Rencher

Ron, Terri and family,
With heartfelt sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

July 6, 2017

Jesse BELLE Denver

I'm so sorry to my family for this terrible loss. Hank was always so loving and accepting and joyous . I have not been so present since his disease was diagnosed but I'm sure he feels free now. I'm so sorry he and his family had to go through this time of hardness . I will miss you hank forever but I know you are in all of our hearts and looking over us protecting us . I love you . Rip .. Love Jesse belle

July 6, 2017

Dianne Hooper

May your beautiful memories, and the knowledge Hank is now at peace, help to comfort you.

July 6, 2017

Karen Larsen

My thoughts and prayers go to the Deutschendorf family. It is amazing to see everything that Hank fit into his life. May those special memories help to comfort everyone who knew Hank. I know that JD, Erma, Dutch, and Uncle Abe were there to great Hank as he arrived into his heavenly home. RIP

July 5, 2017

Ruby Deutchshendorf

Hank, I met you at your Grandmother Ermas when your uncle John passed away. I remember we couldn't tell you and Will apart. Both of you would run by, stop, and say: lm Hank, or I'm Will. God bless your family!

July 5, 2017

Aaron Mutter

Though i only saw you in a film as a baby decades ago, you made a impact on all of us who loves all things Ghostbusters, would have loved to have met you in person. I can't help but feel the world is a bit less interesting without you in it. Vaya con dios from El Paso Texas
We will watch over your brother, he's permanently one of us, we have his back.
RIP

July 5, 2017

Katherine Chen

Hank, You will be missed forever. I remember you and the gang back in high school, that you guys were always the life of the party. There was always a smile on your face and you were always full of positive energy that would radiate to others that crossed paths with you. I know you and would go on and achieve bigger and better things... with your spirit and positive energy, you have touched so many lives and will watch over your loved ones from another world.

July 5, 2017

Allen (Dimacali) von Pallandt

Hank will truly be missed but forever remembered in our hearts. I will cherish the times working with him on math (Algebra 3-4 and AP Calculus) despite not being his math teacher at the time. He made me a better teacher. His warm spirit made us all better people overall. I feel blessed to have known Hank and am so proud of all his accomplishments! My love and thoughts to his brother Will and the Deutschendorf family.

July 5, 2017

Maureen Memhardt

Hank I did not know you personally but you touched the lives of many including family, friends, loved ones and your students who admired and looked to for guidance and wisdom. You gave so much of yourself while dealing with the hard reality of severe depression. Your fight to live your life showed true courage and love of family. Spread your wings and fly Hank, you are an angel and you can now be at peace.

July 4, 2017

Sharon Deutschendorf

I will miss you Hank. You were one of the few that was just as competitive as I was. The only difference was you were actually good at the games we played, I wasn't haha. Thank you for letting me be part of team boobies, thank you for defending me when I couldn't defend myself, thank you for all the sleepy panda/ koala attacks, and thank you for being an amazing friend and brother to me. You may be physically gone but as Allie has said to me and Will, "you are still in our hearts and our memories."

July 3, 2017

Leslie Schmidt

May you find peace and strength during this most difficult time.

June 30, 2017

Castle Byrd

Hank, you will be forever missed and never forgotten. You touched so many lives, I hope that everyone who was lucky enough to know you can find comfort in their memories of you.
You will live on in our hearts forever.

June 28, 2017

D Evans

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

June 28, 2017

Lilie Ponder

GOD is close to the brokenhearted; HE saves those who are crushed in spirit. I am sorry for your loss.

June 27, 2017

Stephanie Brubaker

Wow! what a loss to hear. My thoughts and prayers go to u and ur family. You both were beautiful babies.

Posted by Stephanie Brubaker

June 27, 2017

JoAnn Praught

June 26, 2017

Condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Henry Deutschendorf II
May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.

June 24, 2017

LaNell Barrett

If only knowing that you gave your time and knowledge to instruct women on self defence...in my eyes, a wonderful person.

June 24, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 23, 2017

Dedria Jenkins

My sincere condolences to his family, God bless and Comfort you, God bless Henry D's soul.

June 23, 2017

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

June 23, 2017

A Mother of 4

I am sorry for your great loss. May knowing others care give family a measure of peace. Our Heavenly Father seese your pain of heart. He heals the brokenhearted;He binds up their wounds

June 23, 2017

Gwenda Mullins

So sorry to hear this. Praying for your family. Rest In Peace Hank.

June 23, 2017

Jeanette NYDAM

June 23, 2017

Hands

My condolences to the family.
May the words Jesus spoke at
John 6:44 give you comfort at
this difficult time.

June 22, 2017

ALG

My heart goes out to your family during such a sad and difficult time.
May the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard all your hearts at this time. Phil 4:6,7.

June 22, 2017

My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time now and days ahead.

June 22, 2017

Al Bouler

I am so sorry. Prayers Lifted Up for Hank's family.

June 22, 2017

It is with great sadness that we send our condolences to the family and friends of Henry. May the God of comfort be with his family. God love you.

June 22, 2017

Beloveds, truly saddened to hear about Hank's passing. His fine legacy will surely be remembered. I hope to meet him in Paradise! (Luke23:43)

June 22, 2017

M C

My deepest condolences to Hank's family. May our Loving Creator give the family the strength to endure until His promises are fulfilled and Hank will return to life free of all illnesses and with the perspective of an everlasting life, just as Jesus promised. John 6:40

June 22, 2017

God's Blessings - may he be at Peace now with God in Heaven

June 22, 2017

With deepest sympathy for a beautiful bright light, extinguished way too soon. May he rest in peace in God's memory.

June 22, 2017

My condolences to the Deutschendorf family. I'm very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God be with you to provide you with comfort and peace. - Psalm 57:1

June 22, 2017

Victoria

I am very sorry to the friends and family for the loss. Soon there will come a time when we will never have to grieve the loss of a loved one in death ever again. Ps 37:9-11

June 22, 2017

The Robertson Family

Our deepest sympathy to the family. May the peace from our Heavenly Father comfort you at this time.

June 22, 2017

wmc

R.I.P "HANK".

June 21, 2017

Geralyn & Vern Ellis

To The "Family & Friends" of Henry John "Hank" Deutschendorf II, "God Bless "HanK" & "All Of You All"!! You Have Our Sympathies & You're In Our Thoughts & Prayers!! (P.S. We were "Very Big Fans" of "John Denver" & We still are!!) Now, "Hank" & "His Uncle John" are Your Alls' "Special Guardian Angels" up in "God's Beautiful Heaven" & They, along with God are watching over You All & helping You go through this time of "Hank's" passing from His "Earthly Life" to His "Eternal Life"!! With "Love & Peace To All Of You All", From "Your Alls' Thinking Of You Friends In New Haven, Kentucky", Geralyn & Vern Ellis!!

June 21, 2017

Jaclyn Setmayer

Hank is at Peace now! No more suffering but rejoicing in Gods marvelous light. He is home now.

June 21, 2017

Debbie Hornbuckle

Ron, Terri and Will- My deepest sympathy for your loss of "Hank". My thoughts and prayers that God will comfort you with love, strength and peace.

June 21, 2017

Terri Donahue

Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tragic and difficult time. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and bring you peace.

June 21, 2017

Barb Toven

May God bless and comfort Hank's brother and family at this sad time...

June 21, 2017

Terry Seemann

Ron and Terri,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May Hank's spirit always be with you.

June 21, 2017

Jan Petersen

May God bring comfort to your family at this difficult time. Be at peace Henry and may you be singing beautiful songs with your Uncle John Denver in heaven.

June 21, 2017

Diana Patton

May God be with Henry's brother and family. May they have strength through this sad time. Psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd. The family is in my prayers and thoughts.

June 21, 2017

Carlotta

May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Deutschendorf family and friends at this difficult time.

June 21, 2017

Harry Simpson

Godspeed Henry... Peace now...

June 21, 2017

Sheila

God bless.

June 21, 2017

Terri and Ron,
No words, just praying for you guys. You are in our thoughts, Oscar and Karyn

June 21, 2017

Valenda Newell

June 21, 2017

Linda Tracy

June 21, 2017

Scott Chamberland

Please accept my Deepest Sympathies

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