Dennis Hennings Obituary

Dennis H. Hennings, age 59, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1966 and formerly of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, passed away on January 28th 2011 at his home in Colorado Springs. He was a businessman, pilot, athlete, flight instructor, and a devoted father and grandfather. Dennis Harlan Hennings was born on October 16, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Harlan and Betty (Noell) Hennings. He was a 1969 graduate of Manitou Springs High School, went on to college, and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Dennis had multiple talents, interests, and accomplishments. He enjoyed softball, mountain biking, Tae Kwon Do, playing poker with family and friends, and trap shooting. He was an expert pilot, loved to fly, and was a flight instructor at the Air Force Academy. He was an avid trap shooter and won many prizes in regional trap shoots. The sport of rodeo proved to be a natural fit for Dennis, and in his younger years he traveled around the country competing as a bull rider. Survivors include: daughter, Jessica (husband, Jeff) Zaiger, son, Lucas Hennings, M.D. all of Colorado Springs and his three beloved and wonderful grandchildren, Lawrence Hennings, and Chase and Addison Zaiger. Also surviving Dennis is mother, Betty Hennings, brother, Steve (wife, Rena) Hennings of Colorado Springs and former wife, Laura Hennings. Extended family members, cousins and friends are also left to honor and miss him. Sister, Cheryl and father, Harlan, preceded him in death. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 12th at Bethel Lutheran Church, 4925 Farmingdale Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. A luncheon reception will follow the services at the church. Private inurnment will be at the Bethel Columbarium. Memorials in Dennis' name may be made to the Bethel Lutheran Church. Dennis loved and was loved by his family and was a proud and devoted grandfather. He will be best remembered for his honesty, loyalty, kindness, and devotion.