Eleanor Ruth (Duba) Henning, 83, of Crete, went to her heavenly home on September 28, 2022. She was born in Western, NE on May 18, 1939 to Henry and Frances (Maas) Duba. She became a child of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on February 15, 1953 at Grace Methodist Church in Crete. She graduated from Crete High School in 1957. Eleanor was confirmed June 1, 1958 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She married the love of her life, Loren, on June 22, 1958 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. They were blessed with three boys, Kevin, Kent and Keith.

Eleanor worked at Fairmont Creamery, then stayed home to raise her family. As the boys got older, she then went to work at Crete Elementary School as a secretary for 25 years and retired in 1999. Eleanor loved her church and held several serving positions. Eleanor's greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with Loren, doing crafts, working outside with her flowers, and volunteering.

Eleanor is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Loren Henning. Sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Liz of Crete, Kent and Lisa of Lincoln, and Keith and Lisa Ann of Lincoln. Grandchildren, Keenan and Becky Henning of Lincoln, Kieran Henning and special friend, Lindsey and girls of Crete, Makaela and Derek Johnson of Hickman, Brendon Henning of Lincoln, Drew and BreAnna Henning of Lincoln and Michelle Henning of Lincoln. Great grandchildren, Kamden, Karsyn, and Kyndal Henning, Kiptyn and Kaelyn Johnson, and Carter Henning. Sister and brother-in-law Doris and Larry Amen, and sister Susan Wiley. Sister-in-law Darleen Dittmer, brother-in-law Arnold Henning, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Eldon and Carol Henning. Along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Joe Drevo, brothers Merlyn Duba and Harvey Duba, sisters-in-law LeAnn Henning, Gloria, Maxine Duba, and Sharon Duba, brother-in-law Elmer Dittmer, nephew and niece, Tim and Denise Henning, stepbrother Kenneth Drevo, and stepsister Betty (Buck) Drevo.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crete.  Visitation with family present will be on Wednesday from 5 – 7 P.M. at the church.  Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete. In lieu of flowers, memorials to go to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.