Dennis A. Menke Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dennis A. Menke of West Point, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dennis left this world on September 13, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Linus Menke and Mary Bentler Menke (Bentler); his in-laws, Edward and Babe Schroeder Geers; his daughter-in-law Lori Wust Menke; his siblings, Diane Menke, Janice Driscoll, Martin Menke and Tommy Menke; and his siblings-in-law, Mary, Martha, Edwarda Geers, Jo Farrington, Jim Franklin, Paul Walker and Keith Klemmt.
He is survived by: his wife Kate Geers; his children, Ann Menke, Shelly Pieper (Craig), Deina Merschbrock (Dale) and Doug Menke (Cindy Lawson); and his siblings, Kathy Jham (Mo), Nancy Franklin and Keith Menke (Cheryl). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you continue Dennis' legacy by considering a memorial to Holy Trinity Catholic Schools.
