Barbara A. Henning

Barbara A. Henning, 85, of Ferdinand passed away Friday July 3rd at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Barbara was born on March 7, 1941 in Ferdinand to Edward and Mary (Young) Ruhe. She was united in marriage to Jacob “Jack” Schuetter on February 7, 1959. Jack passed away on August 15, 1978. She then married Tracy Henning on November 25, 1984. Tracy preceded her in death on December 23, 2018.

Barbara was a lifelong member of St. Ferdinand Parish. She retired from Mobel Inc. in Ferdinand. Barbara enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are two daughters, Chris (Shawn) Becher and Connie (Dave) Spinner both of Ferdinand; two step-children Misty Henning Logston of Louisville and Keith Henning of Jamestown N.C.; sisters, Rose (Bob) Bottorff, and Alice (Joe) Garland both of Jasper; brother, Jim Ruhe of Ferdinand; eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren. Two daughters-in-laws, Maxine Schuetter and Angie Schwenk both of Ferdinand. One son-in-law, Jeff Roller of Mount Vernon, IN. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Janet Roller, three sons, William “Bill” Schuetter , John Schuetter, and George Schuetter in infancy. Two brothers, Ed and Tom Ruhe.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday July 7th in St. Ferdinand Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand on Monday July 6th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM and continuing on Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:30 AM. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.