Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient William Hayenga
William E. Hayenga Jr. William E. Hayenga Jr., 68, of Lafayette passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his home. He was born November 21, 1947, in Rockford, IL, to the late William and Ruth Neblock Hayenga. Bill attended Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL and Purdue University. He was a veteran of the Navy serving in the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart and the Navy Cross. On October 20, 1990 he marreid Susan L. Meadows in Lafayette and she survives. Bill served as the...
