Denmen "Denny" Hennings, 88, of Vinton, formerly of Dysart, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Vinton Lutheran Home. Private family services will be held. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Denny and his family.
Denny was born June 7, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Lloyd and Helen (Jordt) Hennings. He attended school in Keystone, graduating in 1953. On February 14, 1960, Denny was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Rabe. Denny worked in farming and cattle feeding his entire life, retiring in 1997.
Denny was a great "story teller" and loved the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Dysart, where he was a former council member, a 4-H leader for the Monroe Happy Hustlers, a member of Benton County Cattle Feeders and a member of the Benton County Farm Bureau.
Left to cherish Denny's memory are his wife of 63 years, Gwen; children: Drew (Peg) Hennings, Ryan (Jan) Hennings, Wade (Daphne) Hennings, Kurt Hennings and Pamela (Stuart) Overton; twelve grandchildren; five adopted grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings: Judy McIlrath and Jack Hennings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters: Beverly Parizek, Elaine Pippert and Betty Nolan.
Condolences may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.
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