Raymond W. Hennings, 75, of Bennett, died on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 with his family at his side at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
Visitation was held on Friday, Dec. 21 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Bentley Funeral Home in Durant.
Funeral services were held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Bentley Funeral Home in Durant.
Interment took place in the Inland Cemetery in Bennett with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Adam 6 Foundation (Bennett Ambulance) in his memory.
Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Raymond was born in Long Grove on June 5, 1943 to Melvin and Anna (Witt) Hennings.
He graduated from North Scott High School in 1961. He served in the United States Army.
Raymond married Karen S. Kahler on June 30, 1973 in Wilton.
Ray farmed in Cedar and Scott counties his entire life and drove truck for local agri-businesses.
Farming was his passion. He loved being on the farm and outdoors. He enjoyed playing cards and visiting the local casinos.
Raymond is survived by his wife Karen; daughter Joni (James) Shadrick of East Moline; sons: Jeffrey Hennings and Randy (Stacey) Hennings, both of Bennett; seven grandchildren: Courtney and Amanda Shadrick, Shelby and Jeremiah Hennings and Tyler, Trevor and Tara Hennings; and his sister Evelyn Finis of Eldridge.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
