Fincke calls it a career at county

Jeff Fincke. Gone fishing.

After 46 years, Fincke no longer has to respond to emergencies, show up in the middle of the night at a house fire, find space to house and clothe hurricane refugees, or just be in an office.

Friday was Fincke’s final day of work for Kendall County, closing a long chapter that began when a brash young 16-year-old sought an opportunity to volunteer with the Kendall County Fire Department — a decision that shaped the trajectory of a long, involved career.