Arvid "Zeke" C. Henderson

Arvid C. (Zeke) Henderson, 88, of Mancelona passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at his home. Zeke was born on July 31, 1934 in Custer Township, Antrim County to the Late John and Sella (Hughey) Henderson. Zeke married Erma (Warner) June 6, 1954 and spent the next 36 years in Rapid City. After losing her to cancer he married Patricia (Udell) on September 1, 1990. There the two of them opened up their home at their farm near Mancelona to all of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren until his passing. Despite being orphaned at 2 years of age, Zeke lived his faith with a passion for God exhibited as a never-ending positive attitude, acceptance, and love for everyone. Zeke graduated from Rapid City High School in 1954. To support his family he initially worked at Bruder’s Turkey Farm, and then worked in the commercial construction industry for both KW Holt and John Apfel Construction Companies. In 1968 he and three others started Clearwater Construction Company. He and his remaining business partner Ted Dalton continued the commitment to quality work with honesty and fairness until they both retired. His favorite lesson that he taught to us all is “Can’t never did do nothing” and showed by example in his work ethic. He served the community in many ways including as a trustee in Clearwater Township, President of the Kalkaska County Township Association, and a member of the formative committee for building trades at the TBA Career Technical Center. Serving his community was developed by the leadership qualities he learned from his work as a Deacon, and Elder at Rapid City Church of Christ where he also enjoyed preaching occasionally. Zeke is survived by his wife Patricia, and his children Rick Henderson, Debbie Meadows, Mike Henderson, Sharon (Rex) Alspaugh, Dennis (Jolanta) Henderson, Judy Fritz, David Meadows, and Andy (Molly) Henderson. Grandchildren Dylan, Deryk, Gabrielle, Mykolas, Jesse, Teresa, Tammy, Victoria, Jahna, J. Vincent, Roger, Cierra, Marissa, Riley, Niki, Kelly and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Erma Henderson, Grandchild Andy Meadows and his 5 siblings Agnes, Afreda, Arnold, Arthella, and Alton. A Celebration of Life will be Friday November 11, 2022 with the visitation from 2-4pm and a service beginning at 4:00pm all at the Kalkaska Church of Christ. Please visit www.kalkaskafuneralhome.com to visit Zeke’s tribute page and share a memory with his family. The family is being served by Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Arvid "Zeke" C. Henderson

July 31, 1934 - October 28, 2022