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Jay Henges Obituary

Henges, Jay Gordon March 27, 2019. Born in St. Louis, Mr. Henges attended University City public schools and Washington University, where he majored in business and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was the founder and former owner of Henges Interiors, a St. Louis and Kansas City contracting firm, and Porta-King Building Systems, a leading national manufacturer of modular and pre-assembled buildings. During the 1980s, he served as Republican National Committeeman for Missouri and Finance Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party. He served several terms as member of the Frontenac Planning Commission, a member of the Board of Trustees of the St. Louis Science Center, the St. Louis Zoo, a member of the Board of Directors of the Missouri State Chamber of Commerce and the Hawthorn Foundation. He was a campaign Finance Chair for Gov. Ashcroft and chaired events for the Reagan campaigns. In 1987, Gov. Ashcroft appointed him to the Missouri Conservation Commission, where he served 6-years as one of the four members and also as its Chair. He was the founding Chair of the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation. In 2003, Mr. Henges became one of the 10 voting Commissioners of the St. Louis Zoo and was later elected Treasurer. The Jay Henges Shooting Range of the Missouri Department of Conservation is named after him. Mr. Henges was a 32nd degree Mason, member of Tuscan Lodge and Moolah Shrine. In 1982, he married Carolyn Frank Miller, who shared his love of the outdoors and they enjoyed extended trips to many countries, including photographic safaris to Africa, South America, and Pacific Rim countries. He strongly believed in philanthropy and was a major donor to many St. Louis institutions, including the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and St. Louis Zoo. He is the son of the late J. Gordon Henges and the late Vera Melsheimer Henges; beloved husband of Carolyn; father of J. Gordon Henges, III Trip (Carmel) and Jeffrey Miller (Gabrielle) and Julie Miller Drier (David); grandfather of Caili Henges, and Ariel and Ori Miller, the late Victoria, and Tommy and Alex Drier; brother of Ronald Henges (Anne) and the late Lynn Henges (late Peggy); uncle and friend to many. Services: Memorial service Monday, April 1, 11 a.m. at Congregation Temple Israel, #1 Alvan D. Rubin Drive. Visitation begins Monday at 10:15 a.m. Contributions preferred to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Zoo, or to the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 29, 2019.

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Joe & Sue Huffman

March 31, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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March 30, 2019

Dear Carolyn,
Grieve not because he is gone, REJOICE because you had him! With deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
Minette

Gerri Barbeau

March 29, 2019

I will never forget Mr Henges. He was always so kind to me always had a smile. . All these years at Connelly Family Dentistry you will be missed.

Barbara Smith

March 29, 2019

David joins me in sending our sincere sympathy for the loss of your beloved Jay. May the wonderful memories you shared help to sustain you during this difficult time.
Fondly, Barbara

Mike & Laura Maze

March 29, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss of Jay! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. With our deepest sympathy.

Denise Maze Mitchell

March 29, 2019

I am so sorry to hear this, Carolyn. I have such fond memories of being you and Jay's next door neighbor. You were both such inspirations for me. He sure left our world in a better place with his gift of presence. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and will keep Jay in my heart.

John & Bev Brack

March 29, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Susan Stahr

March 29, 2019

My deepest sympathy to you and your family Carol. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jeff Fuller

March 29, 2019

I wish to send my condolences to the Henges family, I got to talk to him several times, and he was a great man. Loved to hear his stories. And he always had time to talk to you.

March 29, 2019

Jay will be dearly missed here at Henges Interiors. I feel like it's the end of an era. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

March 29, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love, the memory becomes a in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14.

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Visitation

10:15 a.m.

Congregation Temple Israel

#1 Alvan D. Rubin Drive, MO

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Congregation Temple Israel,

#1 Alvan D. Rubin Drive, MO

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