Loren D. Henry

Loren Dale Henry was born July 25, 1937 in Colby, Kan. and went Home to the LORD Jesus with his name in the Book of Life on Jan. 31, 2013.

He received his B.S. and M.S. in Agricultural Journalism from Kansas State University.

Early in his career, he edited several agricultural publications and traveled extensively throughout Europe and South America before entering the advertising field. He joined Bader-Rutter & Associates in Brookfield, Wis. in 1979, retiring in 2005.

He was a long-time member of the National Agri-Marketing Association and Lions Clubs International.

Loren was admired for his integrity, intense work ethic, sense of responsibility and skill as a writer.

His children remember him as a true family man, interested in their lives and encouraging. He was always willing to help those who needed a hand.

He enjoyed sailing on Lake Michigan with his friends, playing baseball and was an avid football fan.

He and his wife, Sandra, moved to Arizona in 2009 to continue enjoying their retirement.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra (nee Meadows); four children, Kimberly Stowe (Geoffrey), Lannon, Wis., Loren Craig “Hank” Henry (Karen) of West Allis, Wis., Hailey Henry-Bluhm (Chris Bluhm), Menomonee Falls, Wis. and Tad D. Henry (Hope) of Eatonville, Wash.; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandsons; as well as his sister, Mary Rippe (Rod) of Vancouver, Wash. and brother, Allan Henry (Nadine) of Purdin, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, G.S. and Ruth Henry; and his brothers, Larry, Wilbur and Dennis.

Many thanks to all the medical professionals, especially those at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Campus, who came alongside in his battle for life. Thanks, too, to Messinger Fountain Hills Mortuary for all their loving care and direction.

Services are pending at Harder Funeral Home, Brookfield, Wis.