In Memory
Henry Paul Krienke
Henry was born in South Bend, Indiana, on January 13, 1934. He graduated as Valedictorian from Central
High School and continued on to the University of Notre Dame where he was enrolled in the NROTC
program. In 1955 he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics.
On April 15, 1956, Henry married Christin Swaim. From this union he was blessed with 3 sons. On
December 24, 1969, Henry remarried. Marlene Alice Clifton brought the blessing of 3 children from a
previous marriage into their union of 48 years. Henry loved to sing! He was a member of Skyline Church
where he had the joy of singing with the Skyline Chorale for many years.
Henry, a Naval officer and pilot, retired as a Commander after 23½ years of service. He flew multiengine
airplanes and participated in carrier operations in the South China Sea during the Vietnam War.
Returning to the States, he served as an instructor in operations and navigation at Alameda Naval Air
Station and San Diego North Island Naval Air Station.
Henry is survived by his wife, Marlene Krienke, and six children: Kai Krienke, Kristopher Krienke, Kieron
Krienke (Manuela), David Clifton (Phuc), Tamra Line, and Shari Moreno (Mario).
| Name | Henry Paul Krienke |
|---|---|
| Rank | Commander |
| Death Age | 84 |
| Birth Date | 13 Jan 1934 |
| Death Date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Interment Place | San Diego, California |
| Cemetery Address | 5795 Nobel Drive |
| Cemetery Postal Code | 92122 |
| Cemetery | Miramar National Cemetery |
| Section | N |
| Row | 2 |
| Plot | 82 |
| War | Vietnam |
| Branch of Service | US Navy |
| Father | Henry W Krienke |
| Mother | Pauline C Heiss |
Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com
06/18/2025 EJS
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189049845/henry_paul-krienke
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