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Dennis J. “Denny” Henderson
Dennis J. “Denny” Henderson
Cedar Rapids
Dennis J. “Denny” Henderson, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Oct. 11, 2022. Private family graveside with military honors will be in the Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family.
Denny was born on Dec. 16, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of William and Evelyn Henderson Sr. He attended Jefferson High School, Cedar Rapids, then Kirkwood Community College. Denny served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Denny was an entrepreneur with several different businesses. He had his own construction business, Denny Henderson Construction and was part owner of Construction Plus. Denny was a member of the Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge. Denny enjoyed bowling, golfing and riding his Harley-Davidson.
Denny is survived by his sister, Peggy (Buck) Schneider of Cedar Rapids; nieces and nephews, Cory (Sue) Schneider, Jenny (John) Mulherin, Josh (Rhonda) Schneider; and his good buddy, Junior.
Denny was preceded by his parents, William and Evelyn Henderson Sr.; brother, William Henderson Jr.; son, Shane; and his beloved German Shephard, Harley.
Please share a memory of Denny at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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