Melvin "Scooter" J. Henke

Melvin “Scooter” Henke, 74, of Port Lavaca, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in Victoria. He was born in El Campo, Texas on October 10, 1947 to the late Edward and Nonie Melbourn Henke. He was a self-employed Farmer/Rancher and owner of TexKan Farms Inc. He served in the National Guard, and was a member of the Calhoun County ISD school board for many years. Scooter was also a member of Alamo Heights Baptist Church, and had the 68th annual Calhoun County Youth Rodeo dedicated to him.

Melvin is preceded in death by his parents.

Melvin is survived by his loving wife; Sandra Kaspar Henke, son and daughter-in-law; Ronnie and Misty Muegge Henke, daughter and son-in-law; Shelly and Ross Russell, sister Evelyn Motl, brother and sister-in-law; Artie and Leslie Glaze Henke, and five grandchildren; Karsyn Russell, Morgan Russell, Rhett Russell, Presley Henke, and Halle Henke, all of whom will cherish his memory.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Rhett Russell, Chipper Dowell, Philip Henke, Johnny Dugger; and lifelong friends Joe D. Brett and Gary Radley. Honorary Pallbearers are Wayne Bailey (Kansas Cowboy & Caretaker), Steven Dierschke, Bob Gayle, favorite niece Audra Henke, Paul Kaspar, Bill Shrader, and Marvin Strakos.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Alamo Heights Baptist Church, with a private family burial following.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Alamo Heights Baptist Church.

Words of comfort, condolences, and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.