Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on November 29, 2018, at age 89. Loving and devoted husband of Gerry (nee Dilworth) for 59 years. Beloved dad of John (Candace) Krecklow, Bobbilyn (Larry) Sorenson, and Joshua (Mollie) Krecklow. Treasured grandpa of Kristen (Scott) Hippler, Jessica (Tommy) Hudson, Anna and Olivia Krecklow. Loving great-grandpa of Taylor, Ethan, Brady, Logan, Kian, and Nixon. Dear brother of Carla Rosewitz. Also loved by other family and friends. Preceded in death by his sister Dolores and grandson Brian Pergande.
Henry served in the Army Airborne during the Korean War and made 17 jumps. He went on to graduate from Marquette Law School in 1957. He worked at Milwaukee Insurance for over 40 years, retiring as Vice President General Counsel. Henry enjoyed his 40 acres up north, where he built the family log cabin by hand.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, on Thursday, December 6, 2018, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Service at 2:00 PM. Burial at Highland Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hometown Hospice and Home Care are appreciated.