SCOTT P. MENKE

1949 - 2020

ELGIN - Scott P. Menke, 71, of Elgin, passed away December 29th at home, surrounded by his wife and children, after a courageous year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 17, 1949 in Elgin the son of Harold and Betty Niss, adopted by Kenneth Menke. Scott was a 1967 graduate of Larkin High School, US Army Vietnam Veteran and a exteremely proud 50 year employee of the David C. Cook Publishing Company. Survived by his wife, Cinda (Knickrhem) Menke, whom he married on October 8th, 1977; his children, Joshua, Laura (Gabriel Ibarra) Menke; sister, Charlotte (Lee) Eskildsen; sister-in-law, Julie Menke; nephews, Bryan and Kyle Menke and a niece. Dana (Chris) Mays; sister-in-law, Julie Knickrehm-Sinko. Scott was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother. Mark. A celebration of Scott's life will be held at a later date when family and friends can gather safely. Laird Funeral Home, Elgin is assiting the family, 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.