In Memory Of
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Rochus J. Enneking
Kelly, Kansas
11/24/1925 - 05/01/2019
Rochus J. Enneking, 93, of Seneca, Kansas, died on May 1, 2019 at Crestview Nursing and Residential Living in Seneca with loving family at his side.
He was born in a farmhouse near Kelly on November 24, 1925 to Joseph and Mary Deters Enneking. He graduated from the 8th Grade from Kelly Grade School and worked on the family farm until he enlisted in the Army. He served his country during WWII; and was stationed on Okinawa (an island off Japan).
He returned to Nemaha County and on June 13, 1950, he married Esther Skoch at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict. The couple farmed and lived on the family homestead, ran a dairy and had nine children.
Rochus was an active member of St. Bede’s Catholic Church, the VFW and American Legion and served on the Illinois township board. He enjoyed attending family events, playing a wild game of cards (Buck Euchre & pitch) with many tables bearing the brunt of his knuckles, and was a voracious reader (Esther thought he read every book in the library).
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gerard Enneking on October 31, 1961; and siblings, Vitus Enneking, Theresa Korte, Alphonse Enneking, Scholastica Holthaus, Zita Long, Radegunda Huerter and Joseph Enneking.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Esther, children, Damian (Kris) Enneking of Seneca, Karen (JT) Wells of Wichita, Michael (Bonnie) Enneking of Hiawatha, Douglas (Lois) Enneking of Bern, John (Sharon) Enneking of Seneca, David (Ilene) Enneking of Centralia, Mary Ann Enneking of Seneca and Jeanette Enneking of Wichita; siblings, Mary Gorious of Wisconsin and Damian Enneking of Kansas City; 21 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Rosaries will be prayed on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 2 and 7 P.M at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly at 10:30 A.M. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials are for Nemaha County Training Center and/or Nemaha County Military Museum sent in care of the family.
Rosaries are on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 2 and 7 P.M at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday May 4, 2019 at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly at 10:30 AM. Burial will be in the church Cemetery.
Memorials are for NCTC and or Nemaha County Military Museum sent in care of the family.
Rosaries are on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 2 and 7 P.M at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday May 4, 2019 at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly at 10:30 AM. Burial will be in the church Cemetery.
Memorials are for NCTC and or Nemaha County Military Museum sent in care of the family.
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Enneking Family,
With deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. What a rich life he lived and the memories must be many to keep in your hearts.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.
Dear Esther – Damian,Karen Mike, Doug,John,David,Mary Ann & Jeanette – wishing you all the love and comfort at this time of great sorrow – as you lay your beloved Dad to rest – keep close all the memories and know he is free from all his pain – with deepest sympathy
K’Lynn 💔💔
Dear Esther,
My sincere sympathy on Rochus’s passing and may he rest in heavenly peace
Esther, Damian, Karen, Mike, Doug, John, David, Mary Ann, Jeanette and your families:
Rest In Peace Rochus- May you all treasure the many memories and may God speed the healing process.
Love, Lee and Laurie Wilson
My dear Kansas cousins and great aunt,
I send my Heartfelt sympathy and prayers for Gods continued blessings on your family as you go through this difficult time. I have such vivid, wonderful memories of great uncle Roch and the times spent with you over the years. I’m so very sad and sorry I won’t make it there to be with you all. I will take time Saturday to say a rosary and chaplet (I’ll also see what I can do about getting in a game of euchre❤️) -all in the memory and celebration of a life well lived! My love to you all! Tracy Miller