Richard “Dick” Hennings, age 73, of Carrington, ND, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at Carrington Health Center, Carrington.

Richard Dale Hennings was born April 22, 1942, in Carrington, ND, to Virgil and Doris (Percell) Hennings of rural Foster County.  He grew up on the family farm and attended country school, as well as, Carrington Public Schools. Richard worked for Elmer Hertel on his ranch for a while after school, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, in 1959, and was honorably discharged 1963.

Upon returning to Carrington he worked for his uncle, Forest Hennings, as a carpenter.  Through the years Richard has resided in California, Oregon, and Montana, ultimately returning to his home in Carrington. He   was employed as a truck driver for Teddy Clark for several years.  Then, Richard had a small mechanic repair shop. He also worked for Jerry Biel at Biel’s Salvage Yard and he was last employed for Henry Simon at H & J Machining until his retirement.

Richard had a son, James, through a previous marriage and gained three step-daughters in his last marriage. He had varied interests that included aviation, pheasant hunting, drag racing, shooting and re-loading; Richard always seemed to be tinkering with some mechanic projects in his spare time.

Richard suffered a stroke in 2007, which rendered his left side paralyzed. He resided at Golden Acres Manor until his death.

He is survived by his son, James Hennings, CA; three step-daughters, Christi (Kelly) Cho, Sacramento, CA, Amy (Patrick) Trombley, Fayetteville, NC, and Terri Hennings, Carrington; five grandchildren; one brother, John Hennings, Carrington; two sisters, Fern Hennings, Beach, ND, and Paulette Leik, Carrington; one niece and three nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Dorris Hennings.

VISITATION:

One hour prior to his service at Evans Funeral Home, Cgtn

FUNERAL SERVICE:

Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME:

Monday, October 19, 2015 at 10:30AM

BURIAL:

Melville Cemetery, Melville, ND