Edward “Bert” Henderson, 81, passed away in St. Mary’s Medical Center on Saturday, January 22, 2006. He was born in Chicago, IL, on January 25, 1924, the son of the late Edward and Mildred (nee: Easter) Henderson. Mr. Henderson served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. On September 6, 1947, in Grace Lutheran Church, in Chicago, IL, he was united in marriage to the former Ellen A. Larsen. Mr. Henderson had been employed By Western Publishing for over 35 years, retiring in 1987. He was a loyal member of Bethania Lutheran Church. He was an avid golfer, but was more avid about his family. Surviving are his devoted wife Ellen; their 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Mark E. and Susan Henderson of Racine, Glenn and Gayle Henderson of Charlottesville, VA, Garry A. and Jennifer Henderson of Riverside, IL; 6 grandchildren, Alison Henderson of Racine, Tashana (Anthony) D’Amico of Middletown, CA, Riley Henderson and Lily Henderson of Riverside, IL, Susan (Landon) Harris of Charlottesville, VA, Kristin (Bill) Tschanz of Denver CO; great grandson Giovanni D’Amico; his sister-in-law Mary Ann (James) Schulz of Clarksdale, AZ. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Barbara George. His Memorial Service will be held in Bethania Lutheran Church, 4120 Wright Ave., on Saturday, January 28th, at 11:00 a.m.,, with Rev. Paul Vandeberg officiating. Visitation will be in the Church on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Service. Inurnment , with full military honors, will be held in Graceland Cemetery, at a later date. The family has suggested memorials to Bethania Lutheran Church.
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