William Hennecke Sr.

William "Bill" Wayne Hennecke Sr., 78, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born Jan. 18, 1944, in Gordonville to Walter J. and Hazel Eakins Hennecke. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville, and later confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas.

He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1961, and served with Company E 140th Infantry with the Missouri National Guard from 1962 to 1968.

William and Gail Patricia Tibbles Smith were married Oct. 16, 1998.

William operated William Hennecke, Painting Contractor since 1981 as an interior and exterior painter. He took pride in being an excellent painter and would jokingly say he gave everything two coats of paint, one stroke up and one stroke down.

He was a member of Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau and a member of its Men's Club. He enjoyed playing dart ball for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Gail Patricia Hennecke of Cape Girardeau; son, the Rev. William Wayne Hennecke Jr. of Kimberling City, Missouri; daughter, Danielle (Gary) Poyner of Cape Girardeau; one granddaughter, Ava Grace Poyner of Cape Girardeau; stepchildren, Jackie McMahel of Winter Garden, Florida, and Chris Smith of Ballwin, Missouri; three stepgrandchildren, Tyler and Trey McMahel of Winter Garden and David Smith of Ballwin; two sisters, Frances Hitt of Cape Girardeau and Donna Voorhes of Fruitland; and sister-in-law, Teresa Hennecke of Shalimar, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Walter L., Charles E. and Bobby R. Hennecke; two sisters, Anna Marie (Clarence) Brucker and Connie (Lonnie) Myers; and brothers-in-law, Horace Hitt and Don Voorhes.

Visitation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hanover Lutheran Church, with Pastor Rod Benkendorf officiating.

The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Entombment will follow at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family requests masks be worn.

Memorial contributions can be made given to Hanover Lutheran Church.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.