Greg Henning, who lived a life defined by responsibility, precision, and quiet service to others, died Monday night, Jan. 26, in the comfort of his family after a three year battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was 71.
A resident of Lincoln Township for many years, Greg retired in 2020 after nearly four decades of service at the nearby Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant.
He spent six years in the U.S. Navy serving aboard a nuclear submarine, an experience that shaped how he approached work and life. The discipline and attention to detail required in that environment stayed with him long after his military service ended.
Following the Navy, Greg and his wife, Linda, relocated to Southwest Michigan for his career at the Cook Plant. He respected process and understood the importance of doing things correctly, especially in work where the safety of others depended on his decisions. He brought that same steady approach to everything he did.
Greg was known for solving problems without seeking attention. When something was not working, he quietly took it apart, figured it out, and made it better. He believed that if something mattered, it deserved care and follow through, a belief that later led him to return to school after the birth of his two sons and complete his bachelor’s degree from the School of Technology at Purdue University.
Greg appreciated things that were thoughtful and enduring. He enjoyed music, especially the work of Bob Dylan, and was drawn to the idea that perspective changes with time. One line in particular stayed with him: “Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now,” a sentiment that resonated with how he moved through the world.
Greg was born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona on December 15, 1954, to George and Wanda Henning, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Linda; his sons, Alex and Jacob (Melissa); and his grandchildren: Ben and Eliza, children of Alex and Megan, and Landon, Logan, and Lily, children of Jacob and Melissa. He is also survived by his brothers, Bill Henning (Kristie), of Denton, Texas, and Ken Henning, of Belgrade, Montana, as well as his beloved extended Anderluh family on his wife Linda’s side.
In accordance with Greg’s wishes, no memorial service will be held. His body was accepted into the University of Michigan’s anatomical donation program to support medical education with the hope that others might learn from him.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cycle-Re-Cycle, a Southwest Michigan nonprofit dedicated to restoring and repurposing bicycles for community use, or to the St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Service Center, where Greg valued the workshop and played a role in its opening. More recently, he volunteered as a driver, helping fellow seniors get to appointments. He even completed a final ride along with his friend Mike just days before his passing.
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In accordance with Greg’s wishes, no memorial service will be held. His body was accepted into the University of Michigan’s anatomical donation program to support medical education with the hope that others might learn from him.
Posted On: Friday, January 30, 2026 3:53 PM
