RIVES JUNCTION,MI - Henry Paul De Karske, age 75 of Rives Junction, Michigan passed away Thursday at the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Haines City, Florida. Mr. De Karske was born September 22, 1932 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Carl William and Mary Katherine (Kiszka) De Karske.  He and his wife Betty Ann (Day) De Karske were winter residents of Davenport, Florida and attended St. Ann Catholic Church, Haines City.  He was a tool and die maker and President of Saari Associates. He was also an Army Veteran of WWII serving in a Paratrooper Division.

Mr. Karske was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Mary De Karske, his Brother Robert De Karske.

Survivors include his Wife,  Betty Ann De Karske

Four Sons - Mark  (Suzette) De Karske of Rives  Junction, Michigan

                    Michael  (Deborah) De Karske of Clarklake, Michigan

                    Matthew (Theresa) De Karske of Clarklake, Michigan

                    Martin (Rachel) De Karske of Rives Junction, Michigan

Daughter  -  Mary (Dan) Fletcher of Leslie Michigan

Brother    - James (Debbie) De Karske   of Jackson, Michigan

Sister-In-Law - Gloria De Karske of Dansville, Michigan

21 Grandchildren

4 Great Grandchildren

 Memorial Mass will be 9:00 AM. Tuesday (5/6/08) at St. Ann Catholic Church

Haines City, Florida

Oak Ridge Funeral Care in charge of arrangements.