Morris, Minnesota
Harry A. (Tony) Hennen Jr., 78, of Glenwood,MN, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, of complications of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) at St. Cloud Hospital in Minnesota.
Tony was born in Morris, MN to Harry and Rose (Murphy) Hennen. He was a veteran in the United States Army, serving for two years with some time spent in Germany. He was united in marriage to Phyllis (Papineau) in 1964. He completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering at University of Minnesota and moved to Illinois in 1971. There he accepted his first position with Motorola, where he worked for 27 years, retiring as a Corporate Vice President. In moving to Woodstock in 1977, he fulfilled a dream of owning a farm with 25 acres on Dean Street where the couple raised their daughters and made many lifelong friends. In 2009, their Woodstock home was donated to be a part of the Land Conservancy of McHenry County and now others can enjoy a walk through the "back 20" just as he did.
They retired to Minnesota in 2009, where he had a hand in farming and enjoyed being closer to family including his mom, siblings and cousins. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Phyllis Hennen; two daughters, Tonya (Bill Reiswig) Hennen and Tara (Luke) Wickham, both of Olympia, WA; siblings Carole Jokiel, Patricia Farstrup, Bill Hennen, Marcia Hennen Eder & Sue Hennen and many nieces & nephews. Also surviving are granddaughters Linnea Hennen and Ella & Parker Wickham. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry & Rose Hennen and sister Dorothy Hennen Barber.
Tony's memorial and internment will be held on November 11, 2018 in Morris, MN. An oak will be planted in his honor at Hennen Conservation Area in Woodstock, IL. Instead of flowers, please consider a donation to your local hospice organization (or to Courage Cottage of Morris,MN) or the Land Conservancy of McHenry County.
https://scmcinc.org/services/courage-cottage
Mailing address: 409 East 1st St., Morris, MN 56267
https://www.conservemc.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 352, Woodstock, IL 60098
I worked for, or with, Tony for perhaps a total of 14 years at Motorola. I can only say that he was a brilliant leader, adviser, engineer and problem solver. My condolences to the family upon his passing. He will be missed by his coworkers.
Graham Haddock
November 11, 2018 | Austin, TX | Coworker
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and memories from family and friends. God Bless, Scott and Coleen Kunzie
Coleen Kunzie
November 07, 2018 | Woodstock, IL | Friend
Treasured Friend
Kenneth Slama
November 03, 2018 | Wonder Lake, IL
Hi Phil so sorry to hear of Tony's death.He was one of the good ones. My Sympathy to you and your Family. Hope to see you on the 11th. Bev Tonn
Bev Tonn
October 28, 2018 | Rosemount, MN | Classmate
Harry (Tony) Hennen was a delightful neighbor. We had many great social parties. My loving sympathy, Alice
October 27, 2018
A big brother is someone who rigs up an old discarded sink in your hayrack play house to have running water! A big brother is someone who can show you an easier way to do you algebra homework. A big brother is someone who's bedroom is filled with mysterious wires, ham radios and Morse code! A big brother is someone who brings glamour to the farm with the addition of his future spouse, Phyl! That is if you big brother is Tony! Love you brother. Marcia
Marcia Hennen
October 27, 2018 | Mound, MN | Family
Tony was a true gentleman. I am so sorry that his Leukemia suddenly took his life. I am grateful to have spent some wonderful time with him with his beloved family.
Brooke Wickham
October 27, 2018 | Olympia, WA | Family
Oh, Tonya, Tara, Phyllis 'Mom' and family. I am so very sorry to learn this news. I always counted myself lucky to have met your folks, Tonya. Good, kind and fun people from Minnesota...the best! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I shall remember sunny days in the P-Patch.
Laura Plough
October 26, 2018 | Seattle, WA | Acquaintance
Feel we share in your sorrow we cared about you we send this with love from Charlie and Ingrid God be with you he will give you comfort
Chuck Kellenberger
October 26, 2018 | Cape Coral, FL | Friend