Marvin Henke

Marvin B. Henke, age 89 of Neshkoro was called home to the Lord on May 17, 2025 with his loving wife by his side. Marvin was born February 10, 1936 to Andrew and Bernice (Dretske) Henke. He attended Glen Rock Elementary School near his home and graduated from Union Free High School in Westfield, WI in 1954. On May 4, 1957 he married Ardene Wobschall who preceded him in death in 1965. On July 12, 1967 he married Diane Moore. He was drafted into the Army in 1958 and was proud to serve his country. He was stationed in Germany where he spent his time as a truck driver, driving instructor, going on courtesy patrols, enjoying polka dances and German bier. After his service he came back to his hometown of Neshkoro where he continued farming and working at Speed Queen. He was at Speed Queen for 17 years. After Speed Queen he became a school bus driver for Westfield School District. He drove school bus for 40 years. He served on the Board for the Town of Neshkoro, Marquette County Fair Board and Church Counsel at Zion Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Neshkoro Lions Club. The highlight of his Lions service was being District Governor (District 27-B1) 2015-2016. He was a member of the Flying Mane Riding Club and Wisconsin Farm Team Horse Pullers. In his early years he trimmed and shod horses. He enjoyed listening to live music, especially country and polka. Marvin is survived by his wife, Diane; four children, Scott (Tony) Henke of Ripon, Todd Henke of Neshkoro, Ben (Sharon) Henke of New Holstein, Crystal Pucker of Redgranite. He was grandfather to Scott Henke Jr., Adam (Allie) Henke, Russell (Jaxon) Henke, Jerin Pucker and great-grandfather to Jaycee and Braxton Henke. Marvin is further survived by his brother, George (Alice) Henke of Neshkoro; brothers-in-law, Terry Moore of Berlin, James (Kat) Moore of Waukau, Billy (Linda) Moore of Oshkosh, Bob (Jen) Moore of Greenleaf, Russell Wobschall of Berlin, sisters-in-law, Naolma (Pat) Reinke of Fond du Lac, Dorothy Kasubaski of Neshkoro, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Preceding Marvin in death are his parents, Andrew and Bernice Henke; wife, Ardene; brother, Byron; fathers and mothers-in-law, Ben and Althea Moore, Alfred and Martha Wobschall; brothers-in-law, Gary Moore, Charles Kasubaski, Norbert Wobschall, Charles Wheaton, sisters-in-law, Geraldine Henke, Patricia Moore, Debbie Moore, Diane Wheaton, Paula Wobschall. Family and friends may visit with the family on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home in Berlin and also on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neshkoro from 9-11:00 a.m. A funeral service will be held following the Friday visitation at 11:00 a.m. officiated by pastor Charles Schultz. The family would like to thank the Community Living Center, Hospice nurses and staff at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison for their excellent care and compassion they showed Marvin. In place of flowers you may send donations in Marvin’s name to Wisconsin Lion’s Camp, 3834 County Rd A Rosholt, WI 54473.

Marvin Henke

February 10, 1936 - May 17, 2025