Richard Henne

Richard W. Henne, age 94, of Bay Port, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon. Born on August 27, 1931, to the late Floyd and Kathryn Henne, Richard worked for many years as a foreman for the County Road Commission and built several homes. A soft-spoken man, he quietly helped and served others throughout his life. He married Alice Elftman in September 1950, and together they had five children before divorcing after fifteen years of marriage. In February 1972, he married Connie Martinez, and the couple operated an adult foster care home in their residence for many years.

Richard is survived by his children, Nick Henne, Wendy Bowlin, Nina Murdoch, and Charles (Donna) Henne; grandchildren, Brian Murdoch, Jessica Kowalski, Steve Henne, Bo Murdoch, Ryan Henne, Jamie Henne, Alissa Edwards, and André Schillinger; great-grandchildren, Erin Murdoch, Peyton Edwards, Isabella Edwards, Chris Bozich, Andrew Bozich, John Bozich, Baylor Schillinger, Barrett Schillinger, Brooks Schillinger, Beau Schillinger, Brayden Henne, Gracyn Henne, and Matt Murdoch; great-great-grandchildren, Henry Murdoch, Dawson Bozich, and Iris Bozick; his sister, Roma Laffrey; and special friend, Irene. He was preceded in death by Connie Henne, Leonard Henne, Steve Henne, Erin Schillinger, Joey Henne, and Eli Henne.