Deanne "Dee" Henning

Deanne “Dee” Henning, age 85, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1940, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Dee was the daughter of Adrien and Mildred Gardner. She spent her childhood in Ashley, Dickinson and Golva, North Dakota, before the family moved to Redwood Falls, Minnesota, where she graduated from high school.

On June 11, 1960, Dee married Ivan “Red” Henning, the love of her life. They raised two children in Redwood Falls and later moved to Waunakee, Wisconsin, where they delighted in watching their family grow. Dee was known for her humor and quick wit, a kind, warm, and caring spirit. She was an excellent seamstress who loved sewing and taught that craft to her daughter, granddaughter, and others. Dee and Red were devoted lifelong Vikings fans who enjoyed sharing games and traditions with family. Some of Dee’s greatest joys were simple family gatherings, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dee is survived by her children Jim Henning (Chris) and Jan Almquist; grandchildren Jeremy (Kelsey), Matt, Nicholas, and Jessica; and great-granddaughters Morgan and Reese, and brother Richard ‘Dick’ (Jane) Gardner, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan “Red” Henning, and her parents, Adrian and Mildred Gardner. Dee’s loving presence as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate caregivers at Waunakee Senior Living and Agrace Hospice for their exceptional care and support, and to the people from St. Luke’s Lutheran Church for their weekly visits with Dee. Memorial contributions in Dee’s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Association.

A celebration of Dee’s life will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Middleton, Wisconsin. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will follow at Wabasso Cemetery in Wabasso, Minnesota, on Saturday November 1 at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to join in honoring her legacy and sharing cherished memories.

The service will be live-streamed. Please click on the following link: Live Stream

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Winn-Cress Funeral Home

5785 Hwy Q 

Waunakee, WI