Merle M. Henke

Merle M. Henke, age 71, passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on August 18, 1952, in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Martin and Vivian (Perry) Henke. Merle Graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970. Merle served his country in U.S. Army.
He worked as a truck driver for Bohn Trucking until his retirement.
Merle was an avid auto enthusiast, he enjoyed car shows, working on cars especially hot rods, NASCAR but he also enjoyed spending time outdoors doing lawncare.
Merle is survived by his brothers, Mark, and Jere Henke, his sisters, Gail Henke, Leann Cates, Michelle Henke, Rae Henke and Karla Pineacker. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Tom and Bruce Henke and his sister Joyce Borth.
Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family