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