Joseph Henke, 53, of Lincoln County, MO, passed away at his mother's home in Hawk Point, MO on Friday, February 11, 2022. He was born in Vietnam and his parents were Robert and Sandra (Schnyder) Henke. Joe attended Immaculate Conception grade school with his two sisters, Kimberly and Mary, and brother Andrew. He went on to graduate from St. Dominic High School in O'Fallon, MO. After high school, Joe attended the Eastern Missouri Police Academy and graduated in 1995. Sergeant Henke joined the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office on April 1, 1996 serving the community where he was raised for more than 25 years. He was a mentor to the majority of deputies in the Sheriff's Department today. Sergeant Henke will forever be remembered for his tireless dedication as a public servant, his sharp sense of humor, and loyalty he showed to his family and friends. Joe enjoyed coaching youth soccer at Immaculate Conception, playing cards, and spending his off time with friends and family. He was supportive of many activities through the Sheriff's Department including Guns n Hoses and Relay for Life.

He is survived by his mother, Sandra and husband John Emerson of Hawk Point, MO, siblings, Kimberly Schoonover of Albemarle, NC, Andrew (Kelly) Henke of Cumming, GA and Mary Henke of Albemarle, NC. Joe had 5 nieces and nephews, Brad Alan and Alexis Schoonover, Laura (Arbogast) Stawsky, Kyla Parker and Sydney Folsom. He also had many aunts and uncles including a very devoted and caring aunt, Patricia (Frank) Eck of Wentzville and other relatives and friends.  It was easy for Joe to become family to so many and enjoyed being the godfather to several children.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Robert Henke and his grandparents on both sides of his family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 1 p.m.- 8 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379. A ceremonial procession of uniformed public safety officers will be conducted at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Funeral Mass to celebrate the life and service of Sergeant Joseph Henke will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Old Monroe, MO ( Family and Law Enforcement to meet at funeral home for procession to Mass at 8:30 a.m.) Father Richard Rath and Father John Keenoy to officiate. Interment to follow Mass in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sgt. Joe Henke Police Officer Education Fund c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street ,Troy, MO 63379. Family and Friends may sign the online guestbook @www.mccoyblossomfh.com

All representatives of public safety agencies seeking additional information should contact Adam Stanek, Director of Emergency Management, at (636)358-5077.