Patrick A. Klenke

Patrick A. Klenke, age 61, of St. Henry, died on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home in St. Henry.  Pat was born October 1, 1963, in Portland, Indiana to the late Ralph & Mary (Froning) Klenke.  On April 19, 1985, he married Nancy (Stammen) Klenke.   Nancy survives at their home in St. Henry.  Pat is also survived by his two sons and their wives, Ryan & Diane Klenke, and Kevin & Cristine Klenke, all of St. Henry.  Other surviving family include his five grandchildren: Kate, Jack, Lucy, Liam, and Abram, as well as his siblings and in-laws: Melody Noggler, Nancy & Jerry Prasuhn, Barbara Rosendahl, Mike & Mary Klenke, Joe Klenke, Mike & Judy Stammen, Tony & Mary Stammen, Jane & David Walsh, Chris & Tina Stammen, A. J. & Barb Stammen, Sue & Jim Kahlig, Chick & Dena Stammen, Amy & Dan Dirksen, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by an infant sister, Theresa Klenke, a brother-in-law Eugene Noggler, and his father and mother-in-law, Ralph & Charlyn Stammen.
Pat was an employee of Crown Equipment for 41 years.  He loved to play golf and softball, travel with his wife, and spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.   He was also a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, in St. Henry.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 13, 2025, at St. Henry Church.  Following the funeral mass, a committal service will take place in St. Henry Cemetery.  Friends and relation may call on Sunday, January 12, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.  In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to The Cancer Association of Mercer County or EverHeart Hospice.  Condolences for the family may be expressed at hogenkampfh.com.