Wilbur Louis Koenke, age 89 of West Bloomfield, a former longtime resident of Warren and Sterling Heights, passed away early Tuesday afternoon at home.

He was born November 3, 1930 to William and Alma (Gertz) Koenke in Detroit, Michigan. On March 24, 1956 Wilbur was united in marriage with Barbara June Fuller at Grosse Pointe Baptist Church.

Mr. Koenke served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He co-owned Koenke Floors in Warren, and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Clinton Township. Wilbur enjoyed hunting, bicycling, ice skating and photography.

Surviving is his wife, Barbara; son, John (Carol) Koenke; grandchildren, Joshua, Peter, Jasmin, and sisters, Carolyn Honkala and Eleanor Broe. Mr. Koenke was predeceased by his son, David Koenke, and siblings, Melvin Koenke and Helen Walker.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. (visiting to start at 9:30 a.m.), Monday, November 11, 2019 at Bethany Baptist Church, 19700 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035. Pastor Mark Reynolds will officiate the funeral service.

Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m., Monday at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to support Wilbur's grandson serving in Asia. The contributions may be made to Bethany Baptist Church.

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