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Lenis Roger Henning

March 13, 1933 — June 10, 2024

Tomahawk

Lenis “Lenny” Roger Henning, 91, of Tomahawk, formally of Helenville, WI. passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Riverview Nursing Home.  Lenis was born March 13, 1933 in Watertown, the son of Alfred and Angeline (Thorndyke) Henning. He was united in marriage to Barbara Schultz on August 24, 1996 in Helenville. Lenny owned two restaurants, North Shore Inn and Cozy Nook, he was a member of the Helenville Fire Department. His passion and love for fishing and hunting leaves a legacy to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Lenny will always be remembered each time we cast a line as the one that started the tradition of fishing and enjoying the great outdoors.

Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Barbara; sons, Scott (Charlotte) Henning, Eagle River; Mark (Dianna) Henning, Hanover; step-children, Ron (Kelly) Heine, Helenville; Tammy (Gary) Gunderson, Helenville; Don (Melisa Schmidt) Heine, Lake Mills; Cathy Heine, Fort Atkinson; Amanda (Andrew) Simpson, Jefferson; Sister, Janice (Tony) Milbrath, Helenville; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Angeline Henning and his siblings, Frances, Marlys, Phillys, Dallas, and Glenys. 

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tomahawk, WI with Pastor Mark Gass officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to time of service at church. On Saturday, June 15, 2024 Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Helenville, WI. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to time of service at church.

Krueger-Nimsgern Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.nimsgernfuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Tomahawk, WI or St. Peters Lutheran Church, Helenville, WI.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, June 14, 2024

11:00am - 1:00 pm

Redeemer Ev Lutheran Church

16 Theiler Dr, Tomahawk, WI 54487

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Funeral Service

Friday, June 14, 2024

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Redeemer Ev Lutheran Church

16 Theiler Dr, Tomahawk, WI 54487

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Visitation

Saturday, June 15, 2024

9:00 - 11:00 am

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Funeral Service

Saturday, June 15, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm

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Burial

Saturday, June 15, 2024

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Evergreen Cemetery-Helenville

US-18, Helenville, WI 53137

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