In Memory Of
Michael Fink, Jr.
1929
2021
Michael Fink, Jr.
July 19, 1929 — November 24, 2021
Michael "Henry" Fink, Jr., age 92, passed away on November 24, 2021, at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany, Indiana. He was born July 19, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Ethel Mae (McCauley) and Michael Henry Fink, Sr., of Elizabeth, Indiana.
Graduating from Elizabeth High School in 1948, Henry was drafted into the Army and served his country on the battlefield in the Korean War where he was awarded a Purple Heart. Upon returning home, Henry worked for Steepleton Billiards and then for himself covering pool tables. In 1966, he opened Fink's Kawasaki in New Albany, Indiana, and later Fink's Motorcycle Parts and Accessories at the same location for a total of 50 years in the motorcycle business. After that, he kept busy until age 90 operating booths at several local peddlers malls.
He is survived by his brother, Vance Fink (Marleen); and his niece and care manager, Sharon Fink Whiteley (Brent Schuster).
After a private service at Newcomer Funeral Home in New Albany, Indiana, Henry will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth, Indiana.
The family asks for expressions of sympathy to be made in donations to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or to your charity of choice.
Please consider sharing a memory of Henry or leaving a special message for his family by completing the "Share Memories" section below.
Graduating from Elizabeth High School in 1948, Henry was drafted into the Army and served his country on the battlefield in the Korean War where he was awarded a Purple Heart. Upon returning home, Henry worked for Steepleton Billiards and then for himself covering pool tables. In 1966, he opened Fink's Kawasaki in New Albany, Indiana, and later Fink's Motorcycle Parts and Accessories at the same location for a total of 50 years in the motorcycle business. After that, he kept busy until age 90 operating booths at several local peddlers malls.
He is survived by his brother, Vance Fink (Marleen); and his niece and care manager, Sharon Fink Whiteley (Brent Schuster).
After a private service at Newcomer Funeral Home in New Albany, Indiana, Henry will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth, Indiana.
The family asks for expressions of sympathy to be made in donations to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or to your charity of choice.
Please consider sharing a memory of Henry or leaving a special message for his family by completing the "Share Memories" section below.
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