ecula, CA, great grandchildren, Victoria, Eloise, Haley, Max and Mia Menke, sister, Gertrude Scallorn of Lakeland, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruby Menke. John and Barb moved to Ames area in 1958 and provided a great home and experiences for the boys on the farm south of Ames. John was involved in the construction industry his entire working life. He was a long term employee of James Thompson and sons later Story Construction. John was very proud of his contribution to the numerous projects that he was part of in the development of Ames and ISU as we know it today. Family and grandchildren were very important to John. He was very appreciative to the role everyone had in his life and enjoyed watching the development of the family. John and Barb enjoyed life in their north Ames neighborhood very much and valued the friendships with all their neighbors. John was determined to live in his home as long as possible. John was an avid cyclone fan who attended events in all sports until his health limited him to television and newspaper. Memorials may be directed to Bethesda Lutheran Church Food Pantry Ames, Iowa.