Obituary of Charles Menke

Charles Clifford Menke, of Elsmere, KY passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood at the age of 67. He was a retired Special Projects Coordinator for the City of Covington. Charles was a member of American Legion Post #275, VFW Post #6423, the 40 & 8 organization, and Vietnam Veterans Association. He trained as a storm spotter and also enjoyed bowling and reading. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his family and friends. Charles is survived by his lifelong partner, Peggy Menke; daughter, Amy Kirst; son, Charles "Chuck" (Christie) Menke; step-daughter, Tara (Al) Tucker; sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Kling, Rita (Thomas "Tom") Siemer and Rose (Ronald "Ron") Balcom; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends. Visitation for Charles will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 from 5:00PM - 8:00PM at St. Barbara Church. Mass of Christian Burial will take place the following day, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 10:00AM. The Reverend John Sterling will officiate. Burial will immediately follow at Mother of God Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to the American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 and/or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 1 Medical Village Drive, Suite 213, Edgewood, KY 41017.