Howard Ray Hendrickson, 90, of Clinton, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011, at Eagle Point Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Lemke Funeral Homes, South Chapel. Visitation will be noon until the time of the service. Burial will take place in Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by AMVETS Post #28.
Howard was born May 31, 1921, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Ray and Bessie (Brutsman) Hendrickson. He graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1939. He then went on to get a two-year degree from Coe College. Howard served The United States Navy during World War II from 1942-1945.
On January 15, 1947, Howard was united in marriage to Winnie Bingham in Clinton. Winnie passed away in 1989. On May 14, 1991, Howard was united in marriage to Lucille Durkee in Thousand Oak, California. She survives him.
Howard worked at DuPont. He retired after 31 years.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille, of Clinton; one son, David (Linda Kay) Hendrickson of Camanche; two grandsons, Kevin (Kristine) Hendrickson of Minneapolis, Kent Hendrickson of Madison, Wisconsin; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Winnie.
Memorials can be made to AMVETS Post #28.
Online condolences may be left at www.lemkefuneralhomes.com.
Death date: Oct. 3, 2011

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