Henry Ford Devine

Henry Ford Devine, known as "Hank" to most, passed away peacefully at his home on August 21, 2026, at the age of 105.

Born on July 7, 1921, to Dominic and Anna Devine in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Henry grew up on the Northside with his 11 siblings. He married Elaine Hogan at St. James Catholic Church and together they raised their three children in Onalaska, Wisconsin.

While attending Loras College, in Dubuque, Iowa, his country called him to service in the Army Air Corps as a waist gunner in the 8th Army Air Corps. Henry completed 23 missions over Germany. (The target of his last mission was the bombing of Hitler's hideout.) After being honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps, in 1945, he returned to Loras to complete his college degree. Henry retired after a long career with Dairyland Power Cooperative.

Henry is survived by his three children: William Devine, Patty Schulze (Duane), and Mary Reeck (Dennis); along with 11 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

Henry will be greeted in heaven by his beloved wife, Elaine (Mutz); his parents and 11 siblings; and many nieces, nephews, brother and sisters- in-law.

The family would like to thank the Veterans Administration, St. Croix Hospice nurses and the "girls' from Brightstar for the kindness and compassionate care they gave him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Onalaska, WI. Family and friends may gather for a visitation from 9:30 AM until the time of Mass. Interment with military honors will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home is assisting the family.