Obituary of Richard M. Genke

Richard M. Genke, 78 of Colts Neck died Friday, May 14, 2010 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Suring, Wisconsin, he lived in Boonton, NJ prior to moving to Colts Neck 48 years ago. Mr. Genke received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. He received a Master’s Degree from Columbia University, New York City, New York. Mr. Genke began his career as an electrical engineer with Bell Labs and ended it with the U.S. Army, Fort Monmouth. Mr. Genke was an active member of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church serving in many capacities, including a choir member. His hobbies were cooking and woodworking. He enjoyed the theater and all kinds of music, especially old time country western. Surviving are his wife, Mary Dorsey Genke; three sons, Paul Genke, Vero Beach, Florida, Joseph Genke, Freehold Township, and James Genke, Colts Neck; a daughter, Elizabeth Richardson, Montclair; and 10 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 818 Tinton Avenue, Tinton Falls. Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold is in charge of arrangements.