Carl T. Henneke

Carl T. Henneke, 84, of Perryville, died December 28, 2017 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born August 29, 1933 in Silver Lake, MO, son of Henry A. and Caroline (Taylor) Henneke. He and Laverne P. Welker were married for 58 years, May 2, 1959. She survives in Perryville, MO. He had been owner operator of the Sinclair Gas & Service Station from 1970-1972. He then became owner operator of the Mobil Gas & Service Station at the Interstate from 1972-1979. He then became owner operator of Carl’s Muffler & Brake Shop in Perryville from 1979 - 1995. He later worked for Perryville EZ-Pump from 1995 to 2011. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, American Legion Post 133, AmVets Post 94, and Knights of Columbus Council 1263. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict from 1953 – 1955. He loved to hunt, raise beagles, play cards, dance, watch sports, listen to music and spend time with his family and friends. Other survivors include three daughters, Margaret Henneke, of Perryville, Wilma (Mark) Gittinger of St. Peters, Diane (Buck) Unterreiner of Perryville; one son, Scott (Amanda) Henneke of St. Charles; 6 grandchildren, Justin (Colleen) Weinkein, Miranda (Kevin) Akers, Benjamin (Amy) Unterreiner, Derek Unterreiner, Trent Unterreiner, Weston Henneke; and 5 great-grandchildren, Garet Weinkein, Natalie Akers, Sierra Akers, Brooklyn Weinkein and Adrienne Unterreiner. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Lucas Unterreiner; and two sisters, Lucille Elder and Mary Ann Geile. Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 2 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm with Parish and K of C wake at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, January 3 from 6:30 to 9:30 am with rosary at 8:30 am. He will then be taken to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church for funeral Mass at 10:00 am with Rev. Brad Modde and Deacon Walter Biri co-officiating.. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery with military graveside honors by American Legion Post 133 and Delta Team. Memorials preferred to St. Vincent School, St. Vincent Parish or Charity of your choice. Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at youngandsonsfuneral.com.

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Carl T. Henneke

August 29, 1933 - December 28, 2017