Graham Lewis Henning

He was born in Norfolk, NE on August 3rd, 1936 to Bruce and Fayette Henning. Throughout high school, Graham worked as a ranch hand at the Brauer Ranch near Stuart, NE. After graduating high school, Graham enlisted in the Navy, studying electronics and serving as a Communication Specialist on three ships.

In 1958, Graham married Janet Grambo in Norfolk, NE. After his discharge from the Navy, he returned to Norfolk to help his parents manage the Henning Bakery. In 1964, he moved to Longview, WA, to attend Lower Columbia College, earning a degree in Data Processing. He worked as a Systems Analyst/Computer Programmer for several industries in Longview, before moving back to the family farm in Norfolk. He also worked in the data processing field in various cities in Nebraska and Kansas. They raised two children: Ruthann and Scott.

In 1991, Graham married Janice Weich in Boulder, CO and welcomed Jan’s family, sharing his advice with them as if they were his own. Graham was frequently involved in real estate, sales, finance, and later co-managed a bed and breakfast in Holdrege, NE. His hobbies included Texas Hold ’em, raising Quarter Horses, remodeling homes, and traveling in his RV. Graham was always active in his local Lutheran Church and at one time was chairman of the Kelso WA City Planning Commission. Everyone will remember Graham’s quick wit and sense of humor.

Survivors include sister, Lynne Rowan, of Norfolk, NE. His first wife, Janet (Bill) Pontious of Longview, WA, children Ruthann (Bryan) Brown of Kelso, WA, Scott (Mandy) Henning of Shawnee, Kansas, spouse, Janice Weich of Fruita, CO, daughters, Kelli (John) Reiter of Grand Junction, CO, Traci (Jim) Carnahan, of Blackhawk, CO. He had 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, many nephews, nieces, in-laws, and friends.

Graham was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Fayette Henning; his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Darlene Henning, and a brother-in-law, William Rowan.

Services will be held in Norfolk, NE, on June 25th at 10:00 am at Stonacek Funeral Chapel.

Those wishing to honor Graham’s memory may make donations to HopeWest, 3090 North 12th Street, #B, Grand Junction, CO, 81506 or their favorite charity.