Mini Biopics of Stephen Menke, Jr; Adrienne Menke; and Kendra Menke

Dr Dave Menke's brother, Stephen Menke, had three children: Stephen, Jr. (1966-); Adrienne (1968-), and Kendra (1971-) Menke. They are the children of Stephen Menke, Sr. (1944-) and Bette Smith (1944-). All three were born in the region of St Louis, Missouri. No photos are available at this time.

Like NBC journalist Tom Brokaw and political activist Jesse Jackson, Stephen Allen Menke, Jr., was born with a cleft lip and palate. Numerous subsequent surgeries all but erased the physiological error. However, young Steve's voice has always been a bit "nasal." Stephen was raised in the shadow of his father, who is somewhat of a perfectionist. As he grew up, he first admired and adored his father, but later in life, became antagonistic to and estranged from him. Stephen was married and divorced twice, and now lives as a single person, working in the St. Louis area. His birthdate is February 19.

Adrienne Marie Menke was born in the back seat of her father's car, delivered by a paramedic when Stephen Menke, Sr., pulled into a firehouse for help. She was born on July 1. Adrienne grew up as a cute, but spoiled bratty girl, who looked very much like her father. As a teen, she ran away from her father's custody and moved in with her mother who lived in Memphis, Tennessee. Eventually Adrienne became a very nice young lady, graduated high school, then attended and earned her degree from Christian Brothers University. She met and married her high school sweetheart, S. Craig Stone, (1967-) and they all moved to Las Vegas about 1993 when her husband became an attorney. They have three children: Brandon (1996-), Kelsey (1999), and Jared (2002).

Kendra Elizabeth Menke was born on September 9. She, too, had a cleft lip and palate which was surgically improved over time, but leaving her with a nasal voice. Kendra was the "baby" of the family and was rather shy and quiet, following her sister around. As a teen, she, too, ran away to live with her mother in Memphis. Later she married Glen Stevens (1970-) and had two children; they reside in the Memphis area.