Henry E. Finke

World War II United States Army Veteran

Henry E. Finke, age 97, of Mason, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Mercy Hospital Fairfield.  He was born Tuesday, October 28, 1919 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Henry J. and Clara (nee Haeufle) Finke.

Henry served in the US Army during World War II.  At the age of 29 he married the love of his life, Mildred E. Stagge, on Saturday November 13, 1948.  They just celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary.  As a young couple with two boys, Henry and Mildred enjoyed camping and fishing.  Henry enjoyed playing golf and working jigsaw puzzles.  Taking great care of his yard was of great importance cutting his own yard until he was 96.  Growing his own vegetables and flowers always gave him a sense of pride, but Limburger Cheese and beer made him smile from ear to ear.

Henry was preceded in death by: his parents, Henry and Clara Finke; siblings, Florence Sage, John Finke and LaVerne Finke; brothers-in-law, Charles Henry and Avery Sage; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Finke.

Henry is survived by: his wife, Mildred E. (nee Stagge) Finke; sons, Jim (Kim) Finke and Paul (Cathie) Finke; sister, Mary "Marie" Henry; brother, Donald (Verna) Finke; grandchildren, Jim Finke, Jr., Mike Finke, Madison Finke, Mark (Anne) Finke and Alex (Jessica) Finke; great-grandchildren, Caroline Finke, Clara Finke, Cora Finke and Hunter Finke; and many other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM.  A Prayer Service will follow at the Funeral Home at 1:00 PM.  A graveside service will be held for the family on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 11000 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249 at 10:00 AM.

Donations in memory of Henry may be directed to Warren County Community Services, Inc, 570 OH-741, Lebanon, Ohio 45036.

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