Nadine Vernell Henneke, "Dee", went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 24, 2022. She was born August 28, 1936 in San Antonio to the late Wilfred and Minnie Rosenberg. She married Harry Lee Henneke on June 10, 1955 in San Antonio. They were married for forty three years before he passed away in 1998. She made friends with everyone she met, and was full of good works like feeding the poor and visiting those in prison. Her many interests include ranching, Bible study, gardening, photography, traveling, writing poetry, antiques, journalism, holistic health, genealogy, cooking, wildflowers and birds. Her strong, spirited character helped her to fight cancer three times successfully.
Dee is survived by her three children, Elizabeth (Bob) Boenig, Mark Henneke and Terri (Billy Beckett) Henneke, her faithful ranch hand, Willie Ligo Aurelio and also many relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Dee was preceded in death by her husband of forty three years, Harry Lee Henneke and her grandson, Miles Travis Wilson.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 2:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor John Britsch officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nature Conservancy or a charity of your choice.