Robert L. "Bob" Henning, 87, went to be with the Lord Oct. 8, 2016 at his home in Barton County. Born Jan. 6, 1929 at Barton County the son of Fred William and Grace Aletha (DeVolld) Henning. Bob married Merlyn Byers June 6, 1954 at Great Bend.  He served during Korean War in the U.S. Army, earning the rank of Sergeant.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Bob co-owned and operated Brack and Henning Floor Covering. He attended Faith Community Church and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3111, both of Great Bend. He was active in the Assembly of God Church, serving as a bus driver for 13 years. Bob was a man of few words, and enjoyed being active outdoors and indoors, always having a project.

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife Merlyn Henning, of the home; one son, Terry Henning of Great Bend; one daughter, Nancy Ritter and husband Bob of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Jessica Milsap, Great Bend, Shane Meeker, Tulsa, Okla., and Tonya Meeker, Great Bend; six great-grandchildren, Samantha Drake, Taylor Hommertzheim, Darius Meeker, Adalynn Meeker, Leighton Meeker, and Hadley Olsen and one great-great-grandson, Braxton Drake. He was preceded in death by one brother, William F. Henning, and one sister, Ruby Hart.

Funeral services at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Faith Community Church in Great Bend with Pastor Sandy Kennedy and Pastor J.P. McCamey officiating. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend with military honors provided by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, Oct 10, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Memorials have been established with Kansas Honor Flights or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.