Photo courtesy of King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory
Iowa City, Iowa
Carl G. Menke, 88, of Ft. Madison passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6:54 AM at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. He was born on September 22, 1927 in Houghton, IA to Joseph and Louise Mohrfeld Menke. On November 24, 1951 he married Coletta "Connie" Conrad in West Point. Carl worked for Richard Menke Plumbing & Heating, M.G.N.T. Contstruction, Chemgro, First Miss, Chevron Chemical and N.D. Gasification Plant where he retired from in 1989. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and the Holtz-Geers Post 668 American Legion in West Point. He also served in the US Army during WWII. Carl enjoyed sports especially basketball, baseball, golf and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Connie Menke of Ft. Madison; three sons, Gary (Sue) Menke of West Point, Gerry (Dee) Menke of Amsbury, Mass, Tim (Beatrice) Menke of Lincoln, NE; a daughter, Julie (Rey) Sanchez of Ft. Madison; a brother, Mark (Helen) Menke of Ft. Madison; six sisters, Vera Evans of Dewar, IA, Betty (Marvin) Merschman of St. Paul, IA, Connie Conrad of Nauvoo, IL, JoAnn Landers of Las Vegas, NV, Cathy (Larry) Holtkamp of Salem, IA, Mary Jo (Jim) Koeller of Donnellson; eight grandchildren, Justin(Ashlee) Menke, Tyler (Felicia) Menke, Courtland Menke, Derek Sanchez, Alisha Sanchez, Sr. Mary Mia, Austin Menke & Cassandra Menke; one step great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, William; two brothers and five sisters. The family will meet with friends from 2-4 PM on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A wake service will be held at 4 PM at the funeral home. The Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Ss. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in West Point. Per his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Holy Trinity Schools or Holy Family Parish and online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com
My thoughts are with the Menke family. I had the opportunity to visit with Carl on several occasions while he was at the nursing home when I was visiting my mother in law. We shared many stories.
Stan Ping
January 21, 2016 | Cedar Falls, IA | Friend
Sending our condolences and prayers. Love, Michelle, Jeff and Sarah (Conrad) Kusowski daughter of David and Mary Conrad
Michelle (Conrad) Kusowski
January 27, 2016 | Seattle, WA | Family
