Robert M. Henning

Robert M. Henning, 61, passed away peacefully in his home in Battle Creek on March 7th, 2026.

Born in 1965 to Lucille and Robert Henning, Robert started his life in Plymouth, Michigan with three older sisters. During the summer, the family would travel up north and fish at their cabin on Rainy River. When he was in 8th grade, the family moved to Onaway where Robert graduated from Onaway High School in the class of 1983.

Robert worked many jobs in his life, but he worked the longest with the Michigan DNR. He went on to work for Fort Custer in Battle Creek where he lived and worked until he retired from the State of Michigan in 2021.

As an avid hunter and fisherman, Robert loved being outside in the woods or on the river. One of his favorite spots to fish was on the dock at his mother's house with his favorite fishing buddy, his daughter. He was always down to drink a cup of coffee and share fishing or hunting stories. He also loved traveling and John Wayne movies (as he had almost all of them). Christmas was his favorite holiday. He had many fond memories of going to his grandparent's house and decorating for Christmas, a love which he passed down to his daughter.

Robert will be missed by many and will be remembered as a great friend and great father.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Grace (Michael) Yeomans of Mt. Pleasant; sisters, Charlotte Robinson (Steve Widajewski) and Nannette (Chris) Chagnon, both of Black Lake, and Mary Henning (Ed Neumann) of Rogers City; his nieces and nephews; as well as his companion, Grace Freese; and former wife, Tammie Hart, of Onaway. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Robert Henning and brother-in-law, Ron Robinson.

In accordance with Robert's wishes, cremation has taken place. His final resting place will be North Allis Township Cemetery. A graveside service is being planned for June, and further details regarding the service will be announced at a later date.