After serving in the Army, Henry and Christine settled in Battle Creek where they raised two children.Ê Henry worked at the Kellogg Cereal Plant in Battle Creek as a foreman in the packaging department, retiring after 38 years. Henry is a member of the Kellogg 25 year club and the American Legion Post 298 of Battle Creek. Just prior to retirement, Henry and Christine bought a cabin just south of Kalkaska, Mich., where they spent many enjoyable days with family and friends. Henry was also an avid hunter.

Henry is survived by his wife, Christine; daughter Elaine (James) Avery, Battle Creek; six grandchildren, Nicholas (Stacey) Avery, Tanya (Robert) Budd, Deborah (Chad) Lampert, Annette (Alan) Dyer, all of Battle Creek, Jillena (Daniel) Kellogg, Fife Lake, Katherine (Todd) Kreykes, South Boardman; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Leon (Connie) DeLong of Battle Creek.

The funeral will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek.