Heinz Hermann Selonke

Age: 78

SELONKE, Heinz H.

Mattawan

Heintz H. Selonke, age 78, of Mattawan passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 17, 2015 at his home. He was born June 17, 1937 in Krahnsfelde, Germany the son of the late Hermann and Martha (Draheim) Selonke. Heinz came to U.S. in 1961 from Germany and was a self-employed painter and decorator retiring in 2012. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Paw Paw, enjoyed playing golf, was a huge soccer fan, loved walking in the woods, especially in Ludington State Park and swimming in Lake Michigan. On November 17, 1962 in Kalamazoo, Heinz was united in marriage to Mara E. Lutz who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sonja Gustafson; son-in-law, Jim Gustafson; and granddaughter, Samantha Gustafson all of Howell, MI; son, Mike Selonke of Portage, MI; many nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Germany. Family will receive friends on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, 4 to 5 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a memorial service will be held beginning at 5 p.m. with Rev. Eric Gledhill officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Nature Center or Trinity Lutheran Church, Paw Paw. Share a memory or sign the guest book at www.adamspawpaw.com