Ainsel “Hank” Carlisle, 95, Winslow

Ainsel “Hank” Carlisle, 95, of Winslow, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on March 27, 2024, at Brickyard Care Center in Petersburg.

He was born January 12, 1929, in Stendal, Indiana to Hugh and Almeda (Doetker) Carlisle.

He was united in marriage to Wilma (Conner) Carlisle on May 31, 1947, at the home of Rev. Louis Drasch in Huntingburg.   

Hank retired in May 1992 from Carpenters’ Local 758 in Indianapolis as a superintendent. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge General Baptist Church, where he served as trustee of the church and cemetery for several years.

He was an avid NBA and NASCAR fan but grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wilma, who passed away on March 12, 2011; sisters, Patricia Krampe, infant Carol Sue Carlisle, Kay Drury; brothers, Fred, Irving, Hugh Jr., Don Allen and Larry Carlisle.

Hank is survived by his sons, Bruce (Lena) Carlisle of Martinsville, Lloyd (Caroline) Phillips of Huntingburg; sisters, Phyllis Crook, Dorothea Warner; grandchildren, Rodney (Sherry) Carlisle, Jody (Derek) Fultz, Tricia (John) Patton, Ryan Carlisle, Nathan Batts, Magan Batts; five great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Hank Carlisle will be held at Nass and Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. EDT with burial following in Cup Creek Cemetery. Pastors Terry Beadles and Gary Watson will officiate the service.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

 Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.nassandson.com.