Maude Wehnke

Maude B. Wehnke, 100, of Platteville died on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at her home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville. Rev. Mike Short will officiate. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call on Monday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Maude B. Wehnke Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Maude was born on February 28, 1914 in Grant County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Art and Annie (Richards) McClain. She was united in marriage to Purl J. Wehnke on September 29, 1934 in Galena, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1991. She and Purl farmed outside of Platteville until 1965, where they then moved to Platteville. She was a cook part-time for the Platteville School District. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church, Platteville, where she was active member. She for many years helped with funeral dinners and quilted with fellow members of the church. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge #114. She always enjoyed playing cards in her card club, and visiting with friends and neighbors. She loved to spend time with her family and to help them. She is survived by her son, Roger (Elaine) Wehnke of Potosi, WI; three grandchildren, Bob (Amy) Wehnke of Columbus, OH; Laura Rados of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; Scott (Michelle) Wehnke of Platteville; ten great-grandchildren, Miranda, Sam, Sarah, Helena, Katelyn, McKenzie, Julia, Parker, Paxton and Avery; one great-great-grandson, Hayden; sister, Anna Mae (Jim) Engelke of Platteville; Arnold (Darlene) McClain of Waukesha, WI; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Robert “Bob” Wehnke in 1958, two sisters, Dolores Gehrke and Viola Friede.