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John William Henning

Birth	:	28 Feb 1929 Kellogg, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Mar 2017 Hartwick, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Our Silent City Cemetery, Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7214010, -92.8989030
Description	:	John William Henning, 88, of Hartwick, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home due to kidney failure. John was born February 8, 1929, at home on the family farm in Kellogg, Iowa. He was the son of Roy and Samantha Davis Henning. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Kellogg. Years later part of the family farm was sold to the state and became Rock Creek State Park. As a young man, he participated in 4-H, showing champion class beef. On March 30, 1946, he married Myrtle L. Cunningham in Kellogg. In 1951 they moved to... Read More	John William Henning, 88, of Hartwick, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home due to kidney failure. John was born February 8, 1929, at home on the family farm in Kellogg, Iowa. He was the son of Roy and Samantha Davis Henning. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Kellogg. Years later part of the family farm was sold to the state and became Rock Creek State Park. As a young man, he participated in 4-H, showing champion class beef. On March 30, 1946, he married Myrtle L. Cunningham in Kellogg. In 1951 they moved to a farm in the Hartwick area, later purchasing it where John spent his life farming, feeding, and buying cattle. He had a love for his family, the land, and the outdoors. He originated the Southeast Iowa Retriever Club. He enjoyed training dogs, field trial competition, hunting, and was a guide for duck hunters. He was a well known fast-pitch softball pitcher in the local area, enjoyed bowling and traveling. In recent years he enjoyed his toy tractor collection, and trap shooting. John held an active interest in the cattle industry. He always said, “You should support the industry that supports you.” He was a licensed and bonded dealer for feeder cattle. He was an active member of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, holding several offices, including President in 1981-82. In 1999 he was inducted into the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Hall of Fame. He was instrumental in accomplishing many important events for the cattle industry, including a trip with former Governor Robert Ray to Japan for the U.S. Justice Dept. to abolish the import law that kept U.S. beef from going into Japan. John also helped implement the preconditioned calf program for the state of Iowa He was a member of the National Cattlemen’s Association, Board of Directors from 1978 to 1982. John was a consultant for the beef industry giving many speeches and interviews to the public and news media and hosting a farm tour for foreign delegations. He was also a beef judge for the county 4-H clubs . He was a twenty-one-year member of the Hartwick Volunteer Fire Dept. and held the position of Regional Director for Farm Credit Service for nine years. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle, 70 years of marriage, two days shy of their 71st anniversary; three daughters, Anita Bernsmeier (Vance) of Eagle Grove, Diana Koehn (Daniel) of Cedar Rapids, Kathryn Van Thournout (Charles) of Hartwick, a son, Jerry Henning (Patti) of Hartwick; ten grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, one step great-grandson, four great great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, Robert Cooper, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Robert, sister-in-law Donna Henning, a sister Florence Cooper and a great-granddaughter, Katie Nicole Koehn.

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John William Henning's memorial is located at: Our Silent City Cemetery, Kellogg, Jasper County, USA.
When did John William Henning death?
John William Henning death on 28 Mar 2017 in Hartwick, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7214010
Longitude: -92.8989030

Family Members:

Parent

Roy William Henning

(1901 - 1966)

Samantha Davis Henning

(1901 - 1945)

Spouse

Myrtle Louise Cunningham Henning

(1928 - 2019)

Siblings

Robert Wilford Henning

(1932 - 2001)

Florence Maria Henning Cooper

(1935 - 2017)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Our Silent City Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7214010, -92.8989030

2. Old German Lutheran Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7263985, -92.9278030

3. Antle Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7168999, -92.9405975

4. Pleasant View Quaker Pioneer Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6919000, -92.9213000

5. Saums Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6744003, -92.8842010

6. Rushville Cemetery
Rushville, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7611008, -92.9464035

7. Rock Creek Liberty Cemetery
Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7383003, -92.8233032

8. Center Friends Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7294006, -92.9796982

9. Slagel Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6739006, -92.9753036

10. Mormon Grave
Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7056640, -92.7858500

11. Jasper County Burying Ground
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6775600, -92.9996110

12. Newton Memorial Park
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7005000, -93.0201000

13. Pleasant Chapel Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7493790, -93.0192180

14. Adamson Grove Pioneer Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6586000, -92.9933000

15. West Westfield Pioneer Cemetery
Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7056480, -92.7702070

16. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Newburg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7912000, -92.8054000

17. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Newburg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8081000, -92.8335000

18. Newton Graveyard (Defunct)
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7011330, -93.0380290

19. Bethel Cemetery
Lynnville, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524730, -92.7905610

20. German Society Methodist Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8124901, -92.9751961

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272011, -92.9756012

22. Thomas Arthur Gravesite
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7069770, -93.0502100

23. Westfield Cemetery
Grinnell, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6935997, -92.7493973

24. Wittemberg Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7627983, -93.0428009