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Harold Punke Obituary
Rev. Harold V. H. Punke
LEXINGTON - Rev. Harold V. H. Punke (known as Herman), 74, of Lexington, and formerly of Hudson, IL, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at OSF Medical Center in Bloomington.
Harold was a loving father and husband, and the best papaw ever. He pastored for 55 years at the Move of God Fellowship in Hudson, IL, and was also a welder for 55 years. He loved to tell jokes and tease those he loved most. He will be dearly missed.
Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Oleda F. Punke ; daughters: Leona (Donald) Oliver of Lawrenceburg, KY, Nancy Punke of Towanda, IL; son, Ben (Tammy) Punke of Deercreek, IL; ten grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in passing by his parents, Clarence and Grace Punke; four brothers; and four sisters.
Cremation rites have been entrusted with East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
Condolences and memories may be left with the family at eastlawnmemorial.com.
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Kim Juhl
November 2, 2023
We will always remember you and Oleda and all of the family Leona and Nancy and BJ . Love you
Tammy Smith
October 28, 2023
It was sad to hear of Brother Herman's passing, and he will truly be missed by those that knew him. He taught me a great deal from the word of God.
Love Terry (Dennis) & Tammy (Dave) (AKA Missouri Girls)
October 27, 2023
To family we love dearly, Uncle Herman will be missed but we are praising God because we know you are at his feet. Thank you Jesus! Until we are together again.
Jean Kaiser
October 25, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sue Schaefer
October 25, 2023
Ben and Family, I'm sorry for your loss.
Gina Roberds
October 25, 2023
Oleda I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
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