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Gearld Hennigh Obituary
SIDNEY - Gearld L. Hennigh, 76, of Sidney passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2024.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2024, at Freese Funeral Home, 202 W. Main St., Sidney. Casual attire is requested.
Gearld was born Oct. 14, 1947, in Dewey. He is survived by his children, Amy (Robert Haney) Hennigh, Loren (Jamie) Hennigh, and Raymond (Lyndsie) Hennigh. Beloved grandchildren, Domenick, Tysen, Marcos, Antonio, Maverick, Indigo and Oak. His sister Gerry (Ed) Burdette, brother Gene Hennigh, numerous family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 41 years, Sandy Hennigh.
Gearld graduated from Rantoul Township High School.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a proud Vietnam veteran. He was a butcher and meat judging hobbiest.
Gearld worked as an engraver and retired from Trophy Time after a decade.
Gearld spent his summers fishing, boating, and helping his friends at Cardinal Campground in Shelbyville.
Gearld will be greatly missed.
Condolences may be made at freesefh.com.
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Mary Jayne Cribbett
July 16, 2024
I grew up in Rantoul and lived near Gerald and were friends!! SOOO SORRY to hear of his passingMy heart and prayers go out to all of you!! Gerald was a great guy!!
Joyce E Lefler
July 15, 2024
We had good Family time together watching Grandchildren grow.
Christy Ohlsson
July 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss. My dad Roger was friends with Gearld when I was a child and remember him and his wife and the kids coming to our house on weekends. Also remember going to his house in Rantoul and hanging with Amy. Sending positive thoughts your way. Amy, Loren, and Raymond.
Mike and Glenda Wilborn
July 13, 2024
So sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. He was a good friend and neighbor
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