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Don R Henneke
Birth: Feb. 15, 1952
Death: Nov., 2012
Memorial services for Dr. Don R. Henneke, 60, Director of Equine Science in the Department of Animal Science at Tarleton State University will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center at Tarleton State University. The family will receive friends and family prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m. at Agave Bar and Grill at 1907 East Washington in Stephenville. Arrangements are by Lacy Funeral Home.
Dr. Henneke was born in Enid, Oklahoma on February 15, 1952 to Vernon Loren Henneke and Betty Louise (Shorter) Henneke. He married Jody Netherton on January, 4, 1975, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Dr. Henneke was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. He had notable accomplishments in the race horse and cutting horse industries and served as Faculty Senate President in 2009 at Tarleton State University.
Survivors include his wife, Jody Henneke of Stephenville; daughter, Brianna Henneke Hodges and husband, Brad of Weatherford; son, Daniel Loren Henneke of Gustine; sister, Patje Lentz of Enid, Oklahoma; brother, Fred Henneke of Kerville; grandchildren, Mason Boone Hodges and Delaney Rose Hodges of Weatherford; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by one brother Vernon Henneke.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: ASHA Don Henneke Student Trainer Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 3038, Glen Rose, TX 76043; or DR. Don "Doc" Henneke Memorial Equine Account Dep. of Animal Science and Wildlife Management, Box T 0070, Stephenville TX 76402.
Lacy Funeral Home obituary
Burial:
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown.
Created by: Ken Jones
Record added: Nov 23, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 101165144
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Henneke, animal sciences professor, dies at 60
Dr Don Henneke Dr. Don Henneke, Feb. 15, 1952–Nov. 16, 2012 enlarge image
Tarleton State University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, November 16, 2012
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Dr. Don Henneke, professor of animal sciences and director of equine science, died Nov. 16 after a battle with cancer. He was 60.
Henneke joined the Tarleton faculty in 1985 as an assistant professor in the Department of Agriculture, leaving in 1993 to pursue a consulting career in the equine industry. In 2000, Henneke returned to Tarleton and was named assistant professor of animal sciences. A year later, Henneke assumed directorship of Tarleton’s Equine Center. In 2007, he was awarded tenure and named associate professor, and in September 2012, the Texas A&M University System’s board of regents granted Henneke full professorship.
“Dr. Henneke took our equine program to new heights during his tenure at Tarleton. He had a vision and was passionate in pursuing that vision,” said Dr. Don Cawthon, dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. “Unfortunately, he will not see his dreams through in person, but he has laid solid groundwork that will be invaluable to his successor and future generations of students.”
A native of Enid, Okla., Henneke was born Feb. 15, 1952, and went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in animal science from Oklahoma State University before obtaining a master’s of animal science, focusing on equine reproductive physiology, from Louisiana State University. He later received his doctorate in animal science in 1981 from Texas A&M University.
Henneke’s knowledge and expertise in the field of equine nutrition, reproduction and management was sought after by industry representatives and academicians throughout his career. He was the principal investigator in developing the Body Conditioning Scoring System for horses while at Texas A&M in 1979.
“Dr. Henneke was the driving force in the development of one of the premier equine management programs in the nation,” said fellow professor Dr. David Snyder. “He will be greatly missed but his legacy will live on through the quality equine program that he built.”
Dr. L. Ben Bruce, head of the animal science and wildlife management department, said, “Dr. Henneke was highly regarded by the horse industry, treasured by his students, and a faculty member you could always count on to get things done for TSU, the college, and the department.”
Henneke also served as a consultant in the fields of equine management, reproduction and nutrition, enjoyed competing as a non-pro cutting horse rider and served as adviser to the Tarleton Horseman’s Association, supervisor of the Tarleton Stock Horse Team, and president of the Faculty Senate in 2009.
A Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Henneke will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium, located on the Tarleton campus. Cards of condolence may be sent to: Don R. Henneke Family, P.O. Box 311, Stephenville, TX 76401.
Tarleton State University
A member of The Texas A&M University System
Contact: Kurt Mogonye
254-968-9460
mogonye@tarleton.edu
Don R Henneke
Birth: Feb. 15, 1952
Death: Nov., 2012
Memorial services for Dr. Don R. Henneke, 60, Director of Equine Science in the Department of Animal Science at Tarleton State University will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center at Tarleton State University. The family will receive friends and family prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m. at Agave Bar and Grill at 1907 East Washington in Stephenville. Arrangements are by Lacy Funeral Home.
Dr. Henneke was born in Enid, Oklahoma on February 15, 1952 to Vernon Loren Henneke and Betty Louise (Shorter) Henneke. He married Jody Netherton on January, 4, 1975, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Dr. Henneke was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. He had notable accomplishments in the race horse and cutting horse industries and served as Faculty Senate President in 2009 at Tarleton State University.
Survivors include his wife, Jody Henneke of Stephenville; daughter, Brianna Henneke Hodges and husband, Brad of Weatherford; son, Daniel Loren Henneke of Gustine; sister, Patje Lentz of Enid, Oklahoma; brother, Fred Henneke of Kerville; grandchildren, Mason Boone Hodges and Delaney Rose Hodges of Weatherford; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by one brother Vernon Henneke.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: ASHA Don Henneke Student Trainer Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 3038, Glen Rose, TX 76043; or DR. Don "Doc" Henneke Memorial Equine Account Dep. of Animal Science and Wildlife Management, Box T 0070, Stephenville TX 76402.
Lacy Funeral Home obituary
Burial:
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown.
Created by: Ken Jones
Record added: Nov 23, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 101165144
____________________________________________________________
Henneke, animal sciences professor, dies at 60
Dr Don Henneke Dr. Don Henneke, Feb. 15, 1952–Nov. 16, 2012 enlarge image
Tarleton State University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, November 16, 2012
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Dr. Don Henneke, professor of animal sciences and director of equine science, died Nov. 16 after a battle with cancer. He was 60.
Henneke joined the Tarleton faculty in 1985 as an assistant professor in the Department of Agriculture, leaving in 1993 to pursue a consulting career in the equine industry. In 2000, Henneke returned to Tarleton and was named assistant professor of animal sciences. A year later, Henneke assumed directorship of Tarleton’s Equine Center. In 2007, he was awarded tenure and named associate professor, and in September 2012, the Texas A&M University System’s board of regents granted Henneke full professorship.
“Dr. Henneke took our equine program to new heights during his tenure at Tarleton. He had a vision and was passionate in pursuing that vision,” said Dr. Don Cawthon, dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. “Unfortunately, he will not see his dreams through in person, but he has laid solid groundwork that will be invaluable to his successor and future generations of students.”
A native of Enid, Okla., Henneke was born Feb. 15, 1952, and went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in animal science from Oklahoma State University before obtaining a master’s of animal science, focusing on equine reproductive physiology, from Louisiana State University. He later received his doctorate in animal science in 1981 from Texas A&M University.
Henneke’s knowledge and expertise in the field of equine nutrition, reproduction and management was sought after by industry representatives and academicians throughout his career. He was the principal investigator in developing the Body Conditioning Scoring System for horses while at Texas A&M in 1979.
“Dr. Henneke was the driving force in the development of one of the premier equine management programs in the nation,” said fellow professor Dr. David Snyder. “He will be greatly missed but his legacy will live on through the quality equine program that he built.”
Dr. L. Ben Bruce, head of the animal science and wildlife management department, said, “Dr. Henneke was highly regarded by the horse industry, treasured by his students, and a faculty member you could always count on to get things done for TSU, the college, and the department.”
Henneke also served as a consultant in the fields of equine management, reproduction and nutrition, enjoyed competing as a non-pro cutting horse rider and served as adviser to the Tarleton Horseman’s Association, supervisor of the Tarleton Stock Horse Team, and president of the Faculty Senate in 2009.
A Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Henneke will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium, located on the Tarleton campus. Cards of condolence may be sent to: Don R. Henneke Family, P.O. Box 311, Stephenville, TX 76401.
Tarleton State University
A member of The Texas A&M University System
Contact: Kurt Mogonye
254-968-9460
mogonye@tarleton.edu
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