Terry R. Henke

Terry Ray Henke, 71, of Western, passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2022.  Terry was born on December 11, 1950 to Raymond and Valera (Gross) Henke.  He graduated from Fairbury High School in 1969.  He later married Cindy (Girmus) on June 1, 1972.

Terry was a member of the National Guard, Crete Volunteer Fire Dept, and worked at Wanek's, Farmland, and Canning Truck Service.  He enjoyed fishing, umpiring softball and baseball games, attending grandkids' sporting events, garage sales, and volunteering his time to help others.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy of Western; daughters, Becky (Rocky) Macklin of Fairbury and Jennifer (Matt) Leamons of Lincoln; grandsons, Jaede Macklin of Fairbury, Daustin Manske and Braxtin Manske of Lincoln; sister, Pauletta Baxa of Crete; nieces, Julie (Robert) Andersen and Marj Badousek of Crete, and great nephew/niece, Brendan Baxa and Ruth Ann Badousek.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Valera Henke; his nephew, Jeff Baxa; his best friends Babe Smejdir and Punky Jones, and many aunts and uncles.

Services will be Friday, February 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home.  Due to the current Covid-19 risk the family highly recommends masks at the service.  Memorials will go to "Make A Wish Foundation".  Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.