Rheta Charlotte Henke

Nov 7, 1933 - Dec 18, 2023November 7, 1933 - December 18, 2023

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Rheta Charlotte Henke

Nov 7, 1933 - Dec 18, 2023November 7, 1933 - December 18, 2023


Place of birth

Dairy farm near Daykin, NE

Parents

Herbert and Alma (Jordening) Maschman

Siblings

Rheta was the third of five children

Education

Graduated from Dakin High School

Occupation

Worked as a clerk for the Daykin Bank

Marriage

Married Gordon Henke on September 5th, 1954

Residence

Moved to Kansas City, MO in the spring of 1955

Career

Worked as her husband's assistant and office manager during his 37-year career as a CPA

Involvement

Active member of the Lutheran Church, serving in various roles

Hobbies

Supported the Leawood Country Club and its swim team, used her sewing skills to bless others

Predeceased by

Husband Gordon (July 5, 1934 – October 11, 2021) and son Doug (October 25, 1967 – January 2, 1992)

Survived by

Children Maurene (Rob), Greg (Janell), and Russell, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren

Services

Memorial service to be held at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, followed by a light luncheon

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Donations in Rheta's name can be made to the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection or Monarch Hospice

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Rheta

Born on November 7, 1933

Dairy farm near Daykin, NE

Passed away on December 18, 2023

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