Eugene (Gene) William Henning

Eugene William Henning our beloved dad, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. Eugene was born on October 11, 1927 in Concordia, Missouri to parents, Theodore and Esther Henning. Eugene moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1958 where he resided until the time of his death. Eugene worked as a Computer System and Design Engineer for Honeywell. Prior to Honeywell, he worked for General Electric as an engineer. Eugene was also an instructor at the Arizona State University teaching Math and Computer Information Systems.

Eugene was a graduate from the University of Missouri. Gene held a Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Science Degree in Engineering. He also had completed most of the course work toward a PhD.

Eugene was a member of the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church where he was a Bible Class Leader, Former Elder and Secretary of the congregation. He also led the Boy Scout Troop where he led many hikes up and down the Grand Canyon.

Eugene was an honorary member of the Widow and Widowers Club of Phoenix Arizona, the Shepherd Swingers Square Dance Club of Phoenix Arizona. Eugene served as a Corporal in the U. S Army from 1950 – 1952 until he was honorably discharged. He served and was stationed in German.

Eugene constantly expressed his thanks to others for the kindnesses shown to him.

Eugene is survived by his children, William (Lynda) Henning (Great Falls, MT), Paul Henning (Great Falls, MT), and Kathryn Henning (Rogue River, OR), step children Larry Sorensen (Evanston, IL), Robert (Robbi Ann) Sorensen (Lindon, UT), 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Eugene was preceded in death by parents, Theodore H. Henning and Esther Henning, wife Laura F. Henning in 1988 and wife Marion Theresa Henning in 2009.

A service for Eugene will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 5105 North Seventh Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013. A visitation service will be at 10:30 AM with a funeral service at 11:00 AM.

We would like to share a special appreciation to the staff at The Terraces of Phoenix. The staff at the The Terraces worked to make the seven years that Eugene lived there special. Also a very special thank you to those who visited Gene and made his days special. They are Valerie, Tracy, Paul, Barbara, and many others. We also thank those who shared their time, prayers and love for Gene. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in memory of Eugene to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 5105 North Seventh Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013.