Franksville – Albert F. Hernke, 83, passed away in Wausau on Thursday, May 20, 2010 following a brief, but courageous battle of cancer. He was born in South Milwaukee on May 6, 1927, son of the late Arthur and Julia (nee: Dahlem) Hernke. He was a Racine area resident for most of his life. Al was proud to have served in the US Army in Italy during WWII. Al worked as a union cement mason in Racine for more than 30 years. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and maintaining his large garden. He was especially fond of restoring antique tractors, and loved working with his Skid-Steer around his yard and neighborhood. He is survived by his children, Jacqueline (Rori) VanRemmen of Kansasville, Sheri-Lynn (Roger) Barron of Franksville, and Teri-Lynn (Kim) Shaw of Wausau; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan (nee: Mauch) Hernke; his brothers, Matthew Hernke and Marvin Hernke; and his sister, Elaine "Toots" Johnson. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2010 with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Entombment and military honors will follow at west Lawn Memorial Park. All are invited to visit with the family in the funeral home beginning at 9:00 a.m.