Clayton Henke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Clayton Henke was born May 11, 1942 at Valley City, North Dakota, the son of Edward and Martha (Klein) Henke. He graduated from Valley City High School in 1960. Clayton moved to Seattle where he worked as a mechanic. He moved back to Valley City, where he married Linda Anderson. They made their home in Wyoming before moving back to Valley City. Clayton worked for Herb Hoff at Herb’s Service for 20 years and then work for Wade Hatcher at Wade’s Service for 17 years. He most recently worked at the American Legion. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren. He was always generous and giving to his family and friends. Clayton also liked to meet up with friends to have a cup of coffee and share stories. He was always fixing on mechanical things as he liked the challenge of trying to make them work. Clayton is survived by his daughter, Gwen (Lance) Coit, a son, Clayton, Jr. (Tami) all Valley City and two grandchildren, Brady and Samantha. Five brothers, Richard, Casselton, ND; Daniel (Bonnie), Jamestown; David (Josephine), Kenosha, WI; Emanuel, Happy Camp, CA; Paul (Barbara), Valley City; a sister, Jeanette Larson, Valley City and many nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Clayton Henke

May 11, 1942 - July 3, 2010