Zelda Tanke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Zelda Tanke of Deep River, Iowa, who passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Zelda Tanke to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Huedepohl and Elsie Huedepohl (Kleinmeyer); her husband William Tanke of Deep River; and her siblings, Wilbert Huedepohl (Joyce), Ralph Huedepohl (Alice) and Fern Wetjen.
She is survived by: her children, Kathy Fisch (Keith) of Deep River, Cheryl Icenbice (Kenneth) of Virginia Beach, VA, Dwayne Tanke (Tammy) of Deep River, Linda Kudart (Kevin) of Montezuma and Mary Heishman (Jeff) of Deep River; her grandchildren, Kasey Fisch (Jenny), Kristin Grove (Dan), Erin Icenbice (Justin Hankins), Matthew Icenbice (Cori), Chad Tanke (Molly), Chandra Stuntebeck (Bryan), Chase Tanke (Bethany), Kolten Kudart (Jess), Kyler Kudart (Rebecca), Taryn Anderson (Josh) and Tiffany Heishman; and her brother-in-law Adrian Wetjen of Williamsburg. She is also survived by her 18 great grandchildren, many extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Lutheran Church.
