Donald "Don" Julius Fincke

Mr. Donald “Don” Julius Fincke, 90, of Acton, Massachusetts, previously of Overland Park, Kansas, died Tuesday January 3, 2012. He was born October 16, 1921 in Kansas City, MO. Don graduated from Rosedale High School and went to Wentworth Academy in Lexington, MO. Mr. Fincke attended the University of Kansas, where he was a member of Delta Upsilon. He was a veteran of WWII and received the honor of Purple Heart. Mr. Fincke worked as Vice-President of Fincke Coal Company and was later employed as a Sales Representative for R.S. Elliot & Arms Company. Mr. Fincke married Helen (Morton) Fincke on July 2, 1955. Don leaves his wife Helen of the home, a son Kent (Julie) Fincke of St. Charles, MO and a daughter Cynthia (Bob) Overman of Acton, MA. He also leaves his grandchildren: Olivia, Bekah, Nate and Matthew; a sister Judy (Damon) Simpson of Los Altos, CA and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Fincke was preceded in death by his parents Julius and Edith Fincke and a brother Gene Fincke. There will be a visitation from 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas. A graveside service will follow at 11:00a.m. at the Wamego City Cemetery. The family requests no flowers and asks that memorial contributions be made to Community Christian Church, 4601 Main Street, Kansas City, MO. 64112.