Mr. Menke was born on November 9, 1976 in Oberlin. He worked at Excide.

Survivors include his wife, Diana of the home; two sons, Gaige and Leif, both of Salina; his mother and step-father, Julie and Robert Allen of Salina; a brother, Aaron of Salina; grandparents, John and Elsie Menke of California and two aunts, Melissa and Melodie, both of California.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Memorials are suggested to the Menke Children's Memorial Fund.