Gene “Butch” Henricksen age 81 of Camanche, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at Eagle Point Care Center in Clinton. In following Gene’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A graveside service for Butch and his wife Jean, who passed away on November 21, 2020, will take place at 11:30 AM on Saturday, September 30th at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM Saturday at Imperial Lanes in Camanche. Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Gene was born in Clinton on August 31, 1942 the son of Marvin and Minnie (Dixon) Henricksen. He was raised by Minnie and Carl Runquist. He and his wife were members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. He farmed in rural Clinton and owned and operated his own trucking company. He later drove for several trucking companies.

Gene is survived by 2 sons; Tom (Ami) Henricksen and Mike Henricksen both of Camanche, and a grandson, Kyle Henricksen of Ankeny, IA. He was preceded in death by parents; Carl and Minnie Runquist and a brother, Don. The family would like to thank Eagle Point Care Center and Compassus for the care Gene received. Memorials may be made in Gene’s name to Eagle Point Care Center. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.