Randolph Y. HENNES

Some people should live forever. Very fine gentleman.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ran Hennes. My heart goes out to his family. He was so patient and kind to me during my time at the Husky Athletic Department. Ran’s help with recruiting and with student services was second to none. He was a great part of the Husky’s early success. He will be missed.

Allen Stover

I will miss this brilliant, caring and loving man for all of my life. Without his mentoring I am not sure how life on campus would have been for me. His patience and his love for husky athletes I cannot find the words. Rest In Peace my Dear friend.

I am so saddened to learn of the death of a superior outstanding man and a fantastic FRIEND!! Rand, was more than helpful to all of us in the Husky Intercollegiate Athletic Department , he was truly a real TEAM player. He not only counciled many student athletes, but also many of our staff members including me. Rand, was always a most helpful participant in the football recruiting breakfasts held at Coach and Mrs. James home. Rand, traveled with us , on occasions, to out of town football...

Most people know Ran from his work with the Honors program, from his teaching, or from his work with Husky Athletics. I’m lucky enough to have actually worked for him. Back in the 1970’s and early 1980’s Ran was in charge of New Student Orientation. That was back before orientation was the big deal on campus that it is now. We had a small staff and a very modest budget. But we had Ran. The perfect boss. He handled all of the hard work of dealing with the University, and let us...

Ran,was such a wonderful friend and a person who helped me in many exceptional ways during my 15 plus years as Director o Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Washington. I will always remember attending our football recruiting breakfasts!!! Mike Lude

I was saddened today to discover that the UW community had lost one of its cherished members. I had the good forture to meet Ran through my position directing the alumni travel program for the UW Alumni Association. Ran enthusiastically accompanied nine of our tour groups from 1994 - 2003. In his role of tour lecturer, Ran brought history to life, adding so very much to the travel experience of the trip participants. And, they loved his humor! Many returned from a trip with Ran to say they...

I always remember Ranny (we called him that at Magnolia Grade School) drawing wonderful piturees of fighting airplanes and ships. He read the most interesting books for our stand-up book reports. He was the smartest boy in our class. I have been proud to hear over the years of his achievements. I am so sorry he is gone. Dale Dougas Mills-

Professor Hennes was a jewel of a human being. An absolute wonderful guy, and a diehard Husky fan.

I took his Military History class in 2000 and was always amused by the way he lectured. I noticed quickly how he seemed to have a lot of students who admired him.

Ran was incredibly influential to countless students over the years; there was just something about him you don't find in anyone else. He was an old soul who remembered dates and birthdays, and he somehow made you...