Robert L. "Bob" Henning Obituary (1945 - 2015)

Robert L. "Bob" Henning, 70, of Normal, died at 2:23 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015 at his home.His memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Bloomington, with Rev. Christine McNeal officiating. The family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. Monday at the church. Additional services and interment will be held at a later date in Crescent City. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.He was born January 3, 1945 in Watseka, a son of Arthur and Ruby Conrad Henning.Surviving are two sons, Matthew (Kelli) Henning of Bloomington and Jeffrey Henning of Jefferson, Georgia; and three grandchildren, Chad, Nash and Gaven Henning.He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.Bob led the 1963 Watseka Warriors boys basketball team to the Sweet 16 in the state finals. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and graduated from Western Illinois University. Bob retired from State Farm Life Insurance Companies in 2000. He was an avid golfer and a long time member of the El Paso Country Club. Bob was a die-hard Illini, Bears and Cubs fan.