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Robert Henning, Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 20, 2022.

Robert Valentine Henning, Jr. died on July 13, 2022 at the age of 79, from complications following heart surgery. Bob was born in Brooklyn, and lived his entire life on Long Island, including 67 summers at his beloved Lawrence Beach Club. He was a 1964 graduate of Lehigh University, and then served three years in the US Navy, which included a tour in Vietnam. After the Navy, he went to business school at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He spent most of his career working with his father, uncle and brother at Belmont Metals, the Brooklyn-based Henning family business.

Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean; his beloved children and their spouses - Robert (Wendy), Nina (Lobsang), William (Hilary); his five adored grandchildren - Robbie, Tyler, Lucy, Tenzin and Samten; his five siblings - Peggy Minnick, Richard Henning (Eileen), Patricia Cochran (David), Douglas Henning, and Deedy Clark (Walton); and many nieces and nephews. Private services were held on July 16th.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Robert V. Henning, Jr. can be directed to the Henning Family Scholarship Fund at Lehigh University by making a gift online at give.lu.

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August 15, 2022

Alan Luzzatto posted to the memorial.

July 28, 2022

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July 26, 2022

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Alan Luzzatto

August 15, 2022

I have just learned of Bobby's passing. Our sincere condolences go out to you all!

Rakhee Chandaria

July 28, 2022

Sending so much love to the Henning family at this very difficult time. I know how much he will be missed.

Oyana School

July 26, 2022

We send our love and support to your family during this difficult time. We saw how much Robert loved Samten and was a part of his life. We will support Samten as he looks back on all his memories with Robert.

Charlene Chen

July 22, 2022

My sincere condolences to the entire Henning family, who have been in my thoughts and prayers. As a close friend of Nina's, I had enjoyed meeting Bob several times on his and Jeannie's trips to Kenya, most recently having been warmly welcomed as an extra guest on their trips to Olepangi Farm and Diani Beach earlier this year. I will remember Bob as a very loving husband, father and grandfather who I know will be dearly missed.