Mark George Henke

March 19, 1939 - February 14, 2018

Mark George Henke, age 78 of Silex, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis. Graveside services will be held at 12:30pm on Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Auburn Cemetery in Silex, MO. Mark was born March 19, 1939, the son of Marcus George and Florence Margaret Shannon Henke. He married Marlyn Louise Kelly January 6, 1968. She survives. Other survivors include son David Justus of Troy; daughters Brenda Gregory (Gary) of Florida, Sherri Roeder of Elsberry and Melissa Orf of Moscow Mills; grandchildren Ryan Justus, Travis Justus, Heather Stanek (Jimmy), Hope Roeder, Meggan Orf and Madison Orf; brothers Terry Henke (Barb) of Auxvasse and Doug Ellis of Peoria, IL; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Randy Roeder; brother Dyer and sister Blanche. Mark grew up in Warrenton and Troy and lived the last 23 years in Silex. He was a member of the Auburn Presbyterian Church where he served in the past as a Deacon. Mark was an over the road truck driver until 1983 when he became disabled. Mark enjoyed pulling tractors, fishing, raising cattle and watching racing. Mark loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Kidney Foundation or Donors’ Choice.