Henrietta "Hennie; Mimi" Budke

Henrietta "Hennie; Mimi" Budke obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Henrietta "Hennie; Mimi" Budke

Henrietta Budke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home & Crematory on Jan. 23, 2026.
Henrietta (nee Haucke) Budke, known as "Hennie" or "Mimi" to those she loved, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the age of 81 in Cincinnati, OH. Henrietta was born on April 5, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH to Henry and Lorraine (nee Huffman) Haucke.

Henrietta was married to the love of her life, William H. Budke Jr. on June 13, 1964. They spent 61 wonderful years together.

Henrietta worked as a cafeteria cashier and server at Colerain Middle School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting, crafting, and helping anyone who needed it.

Henrietta is survived by her loving husband, William H. Budke Jr.; daughters, Sheila Ann Cordea and Sheryl Jane Oliver; and grandchildren, Emily Oliver, Eddie Oliver, Paige Cordea, and Nick Cordea.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Per Henrietta's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

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Connie Ehrnschwender

January 27, 2026

Hennie was a light in the lives of all who new her. We have such fond memories of her. Our deepest sympathy to Bead, Sheryl and Sheila. May you find comfort in the many loving memories you'll carry in your heart forever.
Love, Jeff and Connie

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