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Matthew Schiele
May 10, 2010
I will miss very much I really enjoyed taking care of him . He always made me laugh especially when I was down he always had thebest jokes aswell, . He was a great manGreenfields will not be the same ever againHe was very much loved by everyone.
May 2, 2010
May 2,2010
Dear Henke family,
I offer you my sincere sympathy on the demise of your Mom and Dad. Through the many past years my time spent with Bill and Carol was limited due to miles of seperation. I can say that every visit was filled with wonderful memories. Bud Schneider second cousin of Bill. Erie Pa & Largo Fl
Rev. Donald Francis
May 1, 2010
In the name of Jesus and in the memory of his faithful servant, William.
Over forty years ago, Bill came to my home and introduced himself. It amazed me that almost everyone of the members of the congregation knew of Bill Henke. From that moment to his passing, he was truly a treasured layperson in the Lutheran Church. Almost at every convention, Bill would be there. His kind of insurance man is now a thing of the past. I pray the power of the Holy Spirit upon Bill's family and thank the Lord for Bill faithfulness in life of the Christian Church.
May Bill's memory become an example of faithfulness amongst those who claim Jesus Christ as Savior.
Rev. Donald R. Francis
Formly of St. Paul's Lutheran Church
West Falls, New York
Retired, living in Florida
April 30, 2010
Our thoughts, Prayers & memories will always be with You & Your family for all the Friendship, Guidance & Advice you provided us for so many years
Marge & Marty Matthews
The Villages Fl
Donna & William Haenggi
April 30, 2010
To the family of Bill Henke
Please accept our Sincere Sympathy in the loss of Bill. He was our Insurance Agent for many years before we moved to Chautauqua Cty. He and my husband Bill were quite often mistaken for each other as my husband was in Real Estate and Bill in Insurance. The names though spelled differently sounded the same.
Cheryl Bakos
April 30, 2010
Bill: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I fondly remember our Luther League Retreat weekends where Mr. Henke and my dad, Jim Bakos, would be searching the grounds with flashlights to chase all of us back into our cabins at night. May the Lord grant your family comfort and peace.
Cathy & George Uhly
April 30, 2010
With our deepest sympathy & prayers. We will always remember his presence & support at his grandchildren's school functions - George & Cathy Uhly & girls xo xo xo
April 30, 2010
Dear Children of Cousins Bill and Carol,
I am so sadden to read that our Aunt Elizabeth Henke (Tante's) precious son passed Wednesday, and even more shocked to learn of your Mom's passing on December 17th. I am so grateful and thankful that I had the time in Buffalo area to visit with Bill last August at Greenfield. (Cheryl, you took your Mom to a doctor's appointment, so I was not able to see her) Bill's smile and sense of humor and delightful memories of MY mother, Mildred (Wuest), and MY sister, Darlyne, along with my brother Buddy (Schneider) visiting on his Mom's farm on Schwartz Road in Lancaster gave us lots of laughs together. I will so miss my occasional phone calls to Carol, too. How proud she was to report to me all your (her kids) accomplishments and the wonderful events the next generation of Henke's were achieving, too. How proud Bill and Carol were of their children and their children's children! I was blessed having Bill and Carol as loving family cousins, knowing them ALL of their wonderful married lives, because, at their wedding I was their Little Flower Girl. May YOUR memories give you healing and KNOW they both are at Peace. Love and Light, Ronette Schneider Snyder, Brooksville, Florida
Jerry & June Thompson
April 30, 2010
So very sorry to hear of Bill's passing; we have many fond memories of Bill including the solo he sang at our wedding 50 years ago at Town Line Lutheran. Like so many others I still carry the Lutheran Brotherhood policy Bill wisely advised me to purchase many years ago. He had a huge presence in many, many lives. Rest in peace Bill!
April 30, 2010
Yoy are in our thoughts and prayers.Bill has been a joy to know through the years.
Shirley & Don Rachow
Ashley H
April 30, 2010
To the family of MR. Henke...I am sorry to hear about you're loss, he was a great man who always made me laugh each and every time I walked into his room at Greenfields. He will be missed very much, my deepest sympathy goes out to everyone. God bless, and prayers are with you. Ashley
James Peterson
April 29, 2010
sorry to hear of Bill's passing.He sold me life insurance when i joined cleveland Hill lutheran church fifty years ago.The lord Be with you
James Haas
April 29, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the family! We remember Bill as the sweetest insurance man ever! We spent many evening together and he always had a great joke to share! We recently visited him at the home...as Santa and Mrs. Claus.
God bless you all!
Jim and Marcia Haas, former Townline members
April 29, 2010
Bill and Susan, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. You and your family are in our prayers. Your Peace family.
April 29, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Natalie & Bill Solop
Mary Ann Warner
April 29, 2010
To the family of Uncle Bill: He was a wonderful man and he was there for me when Roger passed. I will miss him very much. As the days & weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by all your family & friends; my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Mary Ann
Ron, Bob and Cheryl, and Rick Parr and families
April 29, 2010
to the Henke family;
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies over the loss of dear Bill. He was a good friend to our family over many, many years. We can still hear his sweet voice singing in the choir at Town Line Lutheran. May he rest in peace alongside your dear Mother, and may you know you all are in our deepest thoughts and prayers.
Ashlee Willard-Lang
April 29, 2010
Fallon Family,
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. The world lost a truly wonderful man and I hope that all of your memories will help you to keep him alive in your hearts!
Joseph Gnojek
April 29, 2010
My family prays for you and yours.
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