Donald Bernard Henke

Birth date: Aug 19, 1939 Death date: Jul 5, 2017

Donald Bernard Henke, 77, of Ellenton, passed away July 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Schacht Henke. Born Aug. 19, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, he was a son of the late William and Victoria Henke. He was also precede Read Obituary

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Robert Vail

428w ago

Bev ,,, I hope everything went well during Don's ceremony ,, you were in our thoughts all day ... and you have always been in our prayers before , during and now after .
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family as you struggle through the grief and sadness . Don is now resting in Heaven and I am sure he waits for you there .
Sending gentle hugs your way, to comfort you, and to let you know that you're on our minds and in our heart today and always. .

The pic you chose is how we remember Don the best ..." Captain Don "
Sail on buddy sail on ,,, thanks for some great times .

Love to you and your family..
Robert and Jane Vail
Stanhope P.E.I. Canada & Colony Cove Florida U.S.A.

Anyta Olson

429w ago

Bev and Family,
Our many thoughts and prayers are with you and we are truly sorry to hear of your loss. Don was an amazing man and had a sense of humor and a smile that just made you glad to meet him.
Dan Boyer and Anyta Olson

Cindy

429w ago

Bev, So shocked & saddened to hear of Don's passing. Always enjoyed working with him & you at the theater. Will miss our favorite bartender. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to you & your family. Cindy Potrue 50/50 @ MPAC

Sharon West

429w ago

Bev - I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon & Wayne West

Ron & Shirley Hartling

429w ago

Bev - Don will be missed by so many more than you can name. He was a driving force in so many ways in Colony Cove. We enjoyed meeting you both at Jane and Robert's, your "kids" at the Meet & Greets. Our thoughts are with you.

Carol Erbe

429w ago

I read Don's obituary and it didn't surprise me at all. I got to know Don in 1994, in the Baldwin Lake Association. He inspired me to be a community involved person. He convinced me that it would have a lasting effect on my family and me. He was right. Thank you Don for showing me how to make a difference. You made a difference not only for your family but a lot of our families. Gods speed to you and yours.

Cathy Justis

429w ago

in honor of Donald.

Dear Bev. When we fist move here you and Don were one of the first to befriend us. Yes it was almost 13 years ago. One memory I have of Don, is his caring for others and wanting to make others happy. He was such a gentleman always. Remembering him Polka dancing around the dance floor like Lawrence Welk back in the day. You were so fortunate to be loved by him. Hold onto those memories he made for you and your family. Love, Cathy Justis

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Charlie Lingner

430w ago

Met Don much later in life upon moving into Colony Cove 2010. Always struck me as a Good Guy, and always helping throughout Colony Cove. Good President of Friendly Social Club. Unfortunately some of the jokes he told at Sat.morning coffee hours were Real Groaners😊😊!! I will miss him as will many others.
God Bless,
Charlie Lingner

Paul And Mary Hershberger

430w ago

in honor of Donald.

Don was always generous with his time and kind heart. I remember a few Tuesday group boat rides to go eat lunch and back. Great time to be with friends enjoying Florida on the water. Our deepest condolences to Bev, Jean, and the rest of the family. R.I.P., Don!😇

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Kathy Johnson

430w ago

Will never forget how Don and Bev and Jeannie all jumped in to helping put up the outside Christmas decorations 2 years, oh how we fought with the wind I was and still am blessed by having them in my life.

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