Reverend Albert Carl Hennig, 93, died October 13, 2018 at Eden Hill, New Braunfels, TX. He was born in Clifton, TX on April 11, 1925 to William and Lena (Gaskamp) Hennig, baptized in Zion Evangelical Church, attended Womack schools, and confirmed in Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Clifton. After high school and business college, he joined the U.S Army and served in Europe from 1943-1945. On his return he attended Clifton Jr College, Texas Lutheran College, and graduated from Baylor University. He attended Eden Seminary, graduating with a degree of Divinity in June 1956.
During his last year at Seminary, he met Betty Brown Schreiber at church camp where they served as counselors. They were married June 17, 1956 in Church of the Master, Dallas. Albert was ordained June 24, 1956 in Zion E and R church in Waco. Reverend Hennig and Betty served at Christ E and R Church, Woodsboro Tx from July 1956 to November 1961, St Paul E and R Churches in Marlin and Eddy (Cego) November 1961 to September 1966, St Paul UCC in Cibolo September 1966 to June 1978 and Friedens UCC in Washington-on-the Brazos June 1978 to January 1991.
After retirement on December 31, 1990 Albert and Betty moved to Eden Home Village in New Braunfels, TX. After many years of active ministry and attendance at Slumber Falls UCC camps, they settled in comfortably in the Eden Village. After Betty’s death April 16, 1996, Al continued to serve the Eden Home and Village in various capacities. Albert’s Bingo calling skills are legendary!
Albert is survived by his sister Janice Roberson; son, Gary Schreiber and wife Pauline; daughter Donna Hennig Bassett and husband William (Bill) Bassett; and son, Allen Hennig. He is also survived by four granddaughters, Geri Edens, Heather Griffin, Elizabeth Bassett and Julie Bassett and two great-grandsons Peirce and Jackson.
Albert was a faithful servant of God and will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. His strength of faith is a beacon in the dark for us all.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Eden Hill Chapel, New Braunfels, TX.
