Edmund Gene Herke's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2019 in Emmetsburg, Iowa

Edmund Gene Herke

June 20, 1928 - April 28, 2019 (90 years old)

Emmetsburg, Iowa

Edmund Gene Herke's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2019 in Emmetsburg, Iowa

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Joyce Funeral Home and Cremation Service

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Edmund Gene Herke

June 20, 1928 - April 28, 2019 (90 years old)

Emmetsburg, Iowa

Edmund Gene Herke Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edmund Gene Herke (Emmetsburg, Iowa), who passed away on April 28, 2019, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edmund Gene Herke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Ina Herke (Burg); his wife Fern Lewis; his daughter Diane Alesch; his son-in-law Tony Alesch; his sisters, Harriet Duhn and Shirley Tonderum; his brothers-in-law, Richard Cunningham and Richard Duhn; and his grandson Douglas Herke.

He is survived by: his children, Doug Herke (Mary) of Graettinger and Lisa Hovinga (Jerry) of Graettinger; his siblings, Larry Herke (Shelia) of Mankato, MN and Mary Lane Cunningham of Pontiac, Ill; and his brother-in-law George Tonderum of Emmetsburg. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren; special friend.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Joyce Funeral Home and Cremation Service



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102 S Cameron Ave, Graettinger, IA 51342

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