Milton B. Henningfeld, 84, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. He was born on the family farm in Franksville on April 27, 1923, the son of the late Rudolph and Lillian (nee: Boss) Henningfeld. On January 13, 1947, in Chicago, IL, he was united in marriage to the former Helen Sternig. Mr. Henningfeld was employed by Henderson Plumbing and later by Miller Plumbing. He was a retired member of Plumbers Local 118. He was an avid bowler and golfer and enjoyed playing cards. Surviving are his beloved wife of 61 years, Helen; their children, Ronald Henningfeld of Jacksonville, FL, Kenneth (Diane) Henningfeld of Adrian, MI, Keith Henningfeld of Racine, Gail (Shorty) Sarisen of Tigerton, WI, Bruce (Bonnie) Henningfeld of Greenfield, WI, Sharon (Richard) Klein of Kansasville; grandchildren, Angela Henningfeld, Kathryn (Ross) Fort, Anne (David) Henler, Tracy (Jeremy) Blinn, Kari (Greg) Leichner, Holly Henningfeld, Cory Henningfeld, Helen (Ken) Alt, Teri Tobias, Russell (Jennine) Tobias, Lindsey Henningfeld, John Klein and Joey Klein; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Myrtle Narlock of Raymond, and Joyce Lamping of Union Grove; sister-in-law Joanne Henningfeld of Kenosha; brother-in-law Paul (Bea) Christensen of Ft. Atkinson. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Raymond Henningfeld and by 2 sisters, Evelyn (Stanley) Johnson and Audrey Christensen. His Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, September 22nd at 9:30 a.m., with Rev. Howard Haase. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to either the Wheaton Franciscan Hospice or your local hospice. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at St. Mary’s, Wing 3C for their kind and professional care. A special thanks A special thanks to nurses Linda and Kim.
Ken Henningfeld says
Sharon Klein says
I’ll miss you Dad
Kari Leichner says
I have wonderful childhood memories of spending time with him on the farm that will be with me forever. I know he will watch over us all until we meet again!