Delbert Henke

Delbert Henke

May 16, 1946 - December 01, 2016

Obituary

Delbert A. Henke, 70, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Bethany Nursing Home in Fargo, ND.

Delbert was born on May 16, 1946 at Jamestown, ND the son of Fred and Olga (Kleinknecht) Henke. He attended grade school in Streeter, ND and graduated from Streeter High School in 1964. He later attended NDSCS in Wahpeton where he received his degree in Machining and Welding.

Delbert was employed with the Iron Workers Local 512 for 18 years and then at Dura-tech as a welder for 8 years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #995 and Iron Workers in St. Paul, MN. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors and especially his garden.

He is survived by his children, 1 son Robert (Natalie) Henke, Fargo, ND, and 2 daughters, Debbie Thurston, Groton, SD, and Trisha Merkel, Aberdeen, SD, 3 brothers Art, Wilfred and Melvin and 8 grandchildren, Kaedin, Annie, Mitchel, Riley, Emilie, Drew, Tanner, and Landon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister.

Visitation

Sunday, December 4, 2016
1:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Haut Funeral Home - Jamestown
1101 5th Ave Northeast
Jamestown, North Dakota 58401

Prayer Service

Sunday, December 4, 2016
7:30 PM

Haut Funeral Home - Jamestown
1101 5th Ave Northeast
Jamestown, North Dakota 58401

Funeral Service

Monday, December 5, 2016
10:30 AM

Trasfiguration Catholic Church
205 Main St
Edgeley, North Dakota 58433

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Keith and Ann Anderson
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God need a good man and a funnie One at that. Sorry to hear of the passing of your Father may God Bless and help you at this time . Keith & Ann Anderson
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Lynn Peterson Lambrecht
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Will miss seeing Delbert at local Nortonville and Edgeley functions. Enjoyed visiting with him. Thoughts and prayers going out to his family and friends.
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David Reisenauer and Family
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I had a lot of childhood memories with Delbert in Washburn and Nortonville. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
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Cheri Buerkle-Hoglund
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So Sorry for you loss Robert, Debbie, and Trisha and kids. I loved Delbert. I enjoyed visiting with him. He was like an uncle to me. He will be missed. Prayers to all of you

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