Mr. Henry William Mesker

Mr. Henry William Mesker obituary, San Diego, CA

Mr. Henry William Mesker

Henry Mesker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 24, 2011.
Henry William "Dutch" Mesker, born on June 2, 1920 in the Bronx, New York. Talk about the roaring 20's. He passed on March 24, 2011 at the age of 90/ He joined the military in 1937 to serve his country. He fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In 1974 he retired after many, many years of service. Henry met his wife, Yong Cha when he was stationed in Korea. They got married February 18, 1966. Henry is the father of two wonderful daughters, Elizabeth and Bridget. He is the grandfather of four, Ashley, Hillary, Kailaa and Breanna. He will always be in our hearts. The memories we have created together as a family will carry us forward until we meet again in Heaven.

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