Henry Arthur Eicke

July 20, 1933 - January 29, 2022

Henry A. Eicke (Artie) was born on the family farm north of Elkhorn, Nebraska (NE) on July 20, 1933 to Henry C. and Mabel Eicke (nee Mass). Artie grew up in Elkhorn, attended country school 43, Elk City, and graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1952. Growing up, Artie was most interested in fast cars. Artie joined the United States Army, and served from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1961. Artie married LeMara Misfeldt at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkhorn on November 12, 1955, and to this union, four children were born; Edward, Lynn, Paula and Mae. The family moved around before settling in Washington, Nebraska in 1961. Artie worked as a delivery driver for Knudsen Oil and Feed for over 34 years. He volunteered at the Washington County Recycling Center, served on the Washington Town Board and the Fire Department. Artie was also a member of the American Legion, and VFW Post #2503. He loved to travel and visited several foreign countries. Artie was a fan of; country music, Husker football, and was a man who understood the benefits of a nap! He enjoyed fixing cars, and most of all, loved camping with the family in Colorado. Artie passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 88 years, 6 months, and 9 days. He was preceded in death by; his parents Henry & Mabel Eicke, sister Betty Ann Hood, and grandson Scott Eicke. Artie is survived by his wife LeMara of Washington, children Edward of Washington, Lynn & Lisa of Herman, NE, Paula & Steve Schuman of N. Las Vegas, NV, and Mae & Mike Farrar of Grand Prairie, TX, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren plus multiple nieces and nephews.