Clarence T. Henny, age 89, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at Foxwood Springs, Raymore, Missouri. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from 6:00-8:00PM at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral service will be held Thursday, November 5, 2015, 11:00AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Heartland Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home.Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Clarence was born on March 28, 1926 to Frank and Stella (Ehrhardt) Henny in Henry County, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Clarence earned the Purple Heart during WWII and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He shared in a loving marriage with Georgia (Foster)Henny for 51 years. Clarence farmed all his life; he enjoyed woodworking, gardening and cross-word puzzles. He also enjoyed being a leader for 4-H. Clarence was a charter member at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, Missouri where he also served as a Sunday school superintendent for many years. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, wife Georgia; daughter Sharon Westfahl, and brother, Wilbur Henny. He is survived by his son, Gary (Teresa) Henny; daughter, Paula (David) Evans; son-in-law, Kenneth Westfahl; brother, Frank (Shirley) Henny; grandchildren, Paul, Bradley, Melissa, Kayla, and Timothy; great-grandchildren Jenna, Maci, Raegan, and Peyton.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.