Harley Henderson Obituary

Harley Franklin Henderson was born October 8, 1921, in Emerson, Nebraska, the son of Frank J. and Cora M. (Heckens) Henderson.

Harley could accomplish anything he set his mind to, was a sports enthusiast and especially loved baseball.

Harley served in the United State Coast Guard, during World War II as a Yeoman First Class. He spent time in Hawaii right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

On May 5, 1955, Harley married Rita Jane Tunink at St John's Catholic Church in Omaha. He worked many years as a chef in cafes all across Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. He owned and operated Mack's Cafe in Murdo. After retiring he worked at the Triple H Truck Stop and Jones County High School.

Harley spent more than 50 years in South Dakota. He and his wife, Rita enjoyed spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They also enjoyed many years of playing cards with family.

Survivors include his wife Rita Henderson of Murdo; two sons Harley Henderson and his wife Pam of Wayne, Nebraska, and Bruce Henderson and his wife Tina of Omaha, Nebraska; three daughters Harlana Duis and her husband Dale of Fairbury, Nebraska, Lorrie Esmay and her husband Wayne of Murdo, and Kim Weingartner and her husband Mark of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; two daughters from a previous marriage, Cleo and Charmaine; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother Sterling Henderson of Norfolk, Nebraska; one sister Jeanne Gardner of Wakefield, Nebraska; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Harley was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Morton Henderson.

Visitation was held 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 7, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, with Pastor Ray Greenseth officiating.

Private family interment will be at the Murdo Cemetery at a later date.

Military Honors will be provided.

Condolences may be sent to 510 Main Street Murdo, SD 57559

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Murdo, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Ray Greenseth
MUSIC
Pam Daum - Pianist
Jasmine Esmay - Vocalist
“How Great Thou Art”
Congregational Hymns
“In The Garden”
“Just As I Am Without One Plea”
USHERS
Dean Faber - Don Hieb
PALLBEARERS
Jon Esmay - Matt Esmay
Jordan Esmay - Cody Henderson
Brady Henderson - Michael Henderson
Joshua Zimmerman
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
PRIVATE FAMILY INTERMENT
Murdo Cemetery
Murdo, South Dakota