Henning, YvonneYvonne (Vonnie) A. Henning, 72, of Wausau, passed away March 12, 2017, surrounded by her family at Aspirus Hospital after a battle with cancer. Yvonne was born on February 25, 1945 to the late Herbert and Charlotte (Parker) Peterson in the Town of Wheaton, WI. She attended school in Chippewa Falls, WI. She graduated from UW Stout where she met and fell in love with her spouse of 50 years, Robert Henning. Her and Robert exchanged vows on May 7, 1966 at Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church in Elk Mound, WI. Yvonne is survived by husband, Robert Henning; three daughters, Laura (Thomas) Olson of Otsego, MN, Elizabeth (Joseph) Burish of South Elgin, IL, and Amy Henning of Algoma, WI; grandchildren, Emma and Hannah Olson of Otsego, MN, and Matt Burish of Wausau, WI; sister, Joyce (Gene) Glaser of Colfax, WI; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Yvonne worked in the Wausau School District as Educational Support Personnel starting in 1984 and retired in 2010. She later served as a member of the Wausau School Board to continue her passion for education and making a difference in her community. She was active in the Rib Mountain Lions Club, AAUW, and the Democratic Party of Marathon County. She held leadership positions in local, state, and national educational associations. Yvonne was an active member of many volunteer and charitable organizations. Another of her passions was her work and fellowship in Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wausau. In addition to her volunteering, she loved to bake and knit. Funeral services for Yvonne will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:00 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wausau, WI with Rev. Dr. Niveen Sarras officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the church from 4 to 7 pm and again on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 9:30 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AAUW Educational Fund or the Crossway Camping Ministries.The family would like to especially thank the entire staff of the Aspirus Cancer Center. Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wausau is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.brainardfuneral.com.