Henry Louis Smrke, age 81, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, at his residence. He was the husband of Gerlinde Sauberlich Smrke, who passed away in 2012, and with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.
Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Louis John and Stovik Bronisawa Smrke
Henry was a Food Inspector for the U.S. Government for 16 years, retiring in 1993. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Army for 20 years.
He enjoyed food, talking about his military days and being with his family .
He is survived by three sons, Brian L. Smrke and his fiancé Kimmi Sanders of West Grove, PA, Ingolf W. Smrke and his husband Ben of Lowell, MA and Steve L. Smrke and his wife Dot of Oxford, PA.
His service and burial will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Arrangements by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, West Grove, PA.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
