Craig L. Hennige

Craig Hennige Obituary

HENNIGE CRAIG LEE HENNIGE (Age 60) DJ - Motorsports Promotions Suddenly on August 15, 2009, of Waldorf, MD. Beloved companion of Patricia Russell; father of Charles "Charlie" Hennige; brother of Carol (Wayne) Evans; uncle of Chris and Jason Evans. Friends received on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 3 to 8 p.m. with funeral service at 7 p.m. at Middleton Hall, 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf, MD 20602. Interment private. Memorials are asked to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service, La Plata, MD (301-934-2920).

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Craig Hennige

9 Entries

Ron, Cindy & Bryan Smith

August 22, 2009

Words cannot explain the loss that all of us feel. We are all very honored to have known Craig and privileged to have interacted with him at various events. He has left a void in all of us that will not easily be filled and our hearts go out to the family, in hopes that their grieving will be brief. He touched everyone with his wonderful smile and joyful enthusiasm. May his memories never falter and live on forever in our hearts.

DIO ENTERLINE

August 21, 2009

I met WHOPPEE too late in my life. It all started at a car show at St Charles center and the Redskinetts were there and I had a Red Conv. I put the top down and off we went. He kept doing promotions for X104 and I kept going to cars show's that he would be at, and we became friends. I met Charlie when he was real young and Craig ALWAYS was looking out for his best interest and now look at Charlie a MAN. As time passed I did promotions with Craig moving from 104 to WBIG having the chance to meet all the Radio Personalities, the legendary Johnny Dark, Bonnie, Dave Alder, Goldie Kathy Tom Kelley and Kathryn Molloy. Thru this journey there were ups and down for both of us. Craig always faced the problems head on, or would find a way to skirt around it (as a lot of us know he had a knack for that). I do want mention Wayne and Carol Evans Craig's sister and brother in-law, what a team two trailers and four people who thoroughly enjoy what Craig did and the music he played. I will never forget the some of the best times of my life with him weather it was at the Cherry Blossom Parade or just a Radio Station event or a Car show judging cars in 100-degree weather with Roger and Wayne. And the stories he would tell.... side splitting and would bring tears to your eyes. I do not ever remember have a cross word with Craig... I guess you always remember the good times. I like a lot of others could write more but I have said enough other than I will miss my friend CRAIG. Thanks for letting me share this. Dio Enterline

August 20, 2009

Charlie, I really appreciated being a neighbor of yours for a few months. I took my ailing motorboat to your dad and he got the engine running again. He was a many-talented man. Glad you are in touch with Peter. He can be a real help to you at this time.

- Ken G. Smith (Pete's dad) - Beaver Falls, PA

Paul Zywusko

August 20, 2009

I lived down the street from Craig in Laurel Branch for a very long time. Never in a million years when I was watching him race at MRI when I was in my teens, that I'd be living next to him and become good friends years later. We had a lot of fun standing in his driveway talking about everything and anything. He was really smart and had such a great outlook on life. He gave me a good ear when I was down about changes in my life. He always had great advice or just a way to make me laugh about it. I tried to be there for him with some of his ups and downs too. I think I waved to him just about everyday of the week and twice on weekends...he was always in his garage doing some work or talking on the phone. We will all sorely miss him. Mine and the rest of the Zywusko's thoughts and prayers go to Charlie and all the rest of Craig's family.

Sondra Iroff

August 20, 2009

I worked with Craig at Oldies 100 for several years. We did some crazy promotions and had some good laughs. He will always be one of the greatest guys I've met.

Pete Smith

August 19, 2009

Charlie, I enjoyed the time I spent with your dad. He knew so much about so many things. We talked cars (of which I know next to nothing), history, music, pop culture, and politics. May God comfort you in your time of loss.

Jason Evans

August 19, 2009

Uncle Craig. I will never forget your stories of street racing grandma's Mustang on 295. Everyone has that "coolest uncle," and you were certainly mine. I will miss you.

Kent Dawson

August 19, 2009

May GOD'S mercy and blessings be upon you and your family and friends. Your memory will live in the hearts of many and truly in mine as we will always live in memory of 295 street racing.
"WHOPPEE"

Alexandria Hot Shoppe Street Racer
and good friend

Craig Hille

August 19, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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