Thomas Henningsen

THOMAS GEORGE HENNINGSEN Thomas George Henningsen, long time businessman and resident of Atlantic, passed away Wednesday morning, February 24, 2010, at the Heritage House at the age of 82. Tom was born April 2, 1927 in Red Oak, Iowa to Einer Christian Henningsen and Helen (Neary) Henningsen. He attended school in Atlantic and graduated from Atlantic High School. Tom continued his schooling at the University of Colorado. He served in the Army Air Force after WWII. Tom was a co-founder of Henningsen Construction, Inc. in 1949, located in Atlantic, which erects steel buildings and does asphalt paving. He was a contractor for over 45 years. He was united in marriage to JoAnn Peterson on January 24, 1969 and they lived in Atlantic and Nassua, Bahamas. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, past president of Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa and a long time member of the Atlantic Golf and Country Club. Tom's interests were flying, construction and sailing in the Bahamas. Tom is survived by his wife, Jody of Atlantic, IA; a son Mike Henningsen and wife Kathy of Atlantic, IA; daughters, Lynn Sparks and husband Chris of Wellington, FL and Christy Shane of Wellington, FL; granddaughters, Ann Nellis and husband Jason of Austin, TX, Beth Henningsen of Iowa City, IA, Danielle Giurlani of Vancouver, WA, Christa Sparks of Wellington, FL; grandsons, Jason Schroeder and wife Megan and Brad Henningsen of Atlantic, IA; great grandson Owen Nellis; brother Dennis Henningsen and wife Linda of Clear Lake, IA. He is preceded in death by his parents,Funeral Information There will be open visitation at the Roland Funeral Home daily from 8:00 - 5:30. Family graveside services for Tom will be held on Saturday, February 27, at 2:00 at the Atlantic Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Atlantic with Pastor Don Seeger officiating. Memorials are designated to Heritage House and to the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa Scholarship Fund. The Roland Funeral Service is caring for Tom's family and the arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left on their website: rolandfuneralservice.com.IN REMEMBRANCE OFThomas George HenningsenBorn April 2, 1927Red Oak, IowaENTERED INTO RESTWednesday, February 24, 2010At 82 years, 10 months, 22 daysCOMMITTALFamily committal service Saturday, February 27, 2010 ~ 2:00 PMAtlantic CemeteryMEMORIAL SERVICESaturday, February 27, 2010 ~ 3:00 PMFirst United Presbyterian ChurchOFFICIATINGPastor Don Seeger MUSICAL SELECTIONS"Sing Praise to God" # 483"Amazing Grace" # 280"Come Fly With Me" ~ PreludeMUSICIANMaxine LyonCASKET BEARERS Jason Dopheide (grandson-in-law)Brad Henningsen (grandson)Jason Nellis (grandson-in-law)Jason Schroeder (grandson)FLOWER COMMITTEEJanet & Tom Cappel Bev & Gaylord SchellingReception following at the Henningsen Hangerwest on 6th Street to the Atlantic AirportMemorials may be designated to Heritage House and to theAsphalt Paving Association of Iowa Scholarship Fund