Clarence Henke, 96, New Salem, died May
16, 2018, at Elm Crest Manor, New Salem.
Clarence was born at the family home on May 29,
1921, to Eli and Mary (Plenge) Henke. He was
raised and educated in Hannover. Clarence was
baptized and confirmed at St. Peters Lutheran
Church and attended St. Peters and Zion Lutheran
Churches. He worked at various farms until
1955 when he started his career for the ND State Highway Department. He
worked as an engineer for 31 years until his retirement in 1986. Following his
retirement he helped his nephews on their farms. When not lending a hand,
Clarence could be found playing cards or doing what he loved most, fishing.
He also enjoyed old time polka music and traveling.
Clarence is survived by his sister, Marion Reinke, Bismarck; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Arthur, Walter,
Harold, Elmer, Nelvin, and Henry; and sisters, Adela Speckmann, Caroline
Bueligen, Rosella Oestreich, and Esther Kaelberer.
Please go to www.BuehlerLarson.com to share memories of Clarence.
May 29, 1921 ~ May 16, 2018
Clarence Henke
Funeral Service Tuesday, May 22, 2018; 11:00 AM
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Hannover, North Dakota
Officiant Rev. Russell Fitch
Organist & Choir Director Deb Tellmann
Honorary Casketbearers Les Henke, Dale Bornemann,
Roger Klingenstein, Bobby Schwagler, Leonard Maier,
Lawrence Hoesel, Jim Barrett, & Daniel Hoger
Casketbearers Elliot Reinke, Dwight Henke, Lonnie Henke,
Alan Henke, Kelly Kaelberer, & Lynn Henke
Order of Service
Lutheran Service Book, page 278
Processional Hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” see insert
Psalm 23
First Reading Deuteronomy 31:7-8
Choir “How Great Thou Art”
Second Reading Philippians 4:10-13
Gospel St. John 14:1-7
Hymn “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” #770
Recessional Hymn “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” #461
Committal will take place at the Hannover Cemetery immediately
following the funeral service.
The family invites you for lunch and fellowship at the church
following the burial service.
“I am the resurrection of the life.he who believes in me,
though he die, yet shall he live,and whoever lives and
believes in me shall never die.” John 11:25-26