Hans Henke

Hans Henke obituary, Patchogue, NY

Hans Henke

Hans Henke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ruland Funeral Home, Inc. - Patchogue on Jan. 8, 2026.
Hans Henke, of Patchogue, NY, at the age of 96. Hans will forever be remembered as The Patchogue Village Historian and mechanic of his Henke Repair Service in Blue Point, NY. Beloved husband of the late June K. Henke. Loving father of Susan & her husband, Paul Brinkman, and Karen & her husband Michael Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Paul Hans, Victoria, & Olivia Brinkman, & Julia, Meaghan, & Michael Johnson. Family to receive friends on Sunday (Jan. 11) from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Closing Prayer will be offered on Monday (Jan. 12) at 10:30 AM. Committal to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram, NY.
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January 10, 2026

Annelie posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2026

Kerrin & Craig Outzen posted to the memorial.

January 8, 2026

Ruland Funeral Home, Inc. - Patchogue posted an obituary.

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Annelie

January 10, 2026

In memory of Hans and his remarkable life, we in Germany also bid him farewell with great sadness. May he rest in peace, now reunited with his wonderful wife June. With love, Anne, Annelie, and Uwe

Kerrin & Craig Outzen

January 9, 2026

Sending our love and heartfelt condolences to the Henke/Brinkman family. Wish we could be there with you to celebrate Opa´s life.

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January 10, 2026

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