HOLLIS WENNING - CLASS OF 1954

HOLLIS WENNING - CLASS OF 1954

Wenning, Hollis Haigh “Bud” of China Twp, Michigan

1931 – 2013

Hollis (Bud) Wenning, age 81 of China Township (Marine City), died Monday January 15, 2013. Bud was born in Detroit Michigan on May 13, 1931. He attended Cass Tech High before moving to St. Clair, Michigan and completing high school there. He graduated from Western Michigan University. Bud married Norma Jean Walz on July 24, 1954. After graduation, he served in the Army as a 1st Lieutenant during the Korean conflict stationed in Sault St. Marie, Michigan.

He worked for Cincinnati Milacron for many years before receiving his Masters in Education from Wayne State University. This enabled him to join the faculty at St. Clair County Community College.

Bud taught Robotics, Electrical Wiring, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Auto Body Shop at SC4 or for over 20 years.
He restored many automobiles. In his retirement he became interested in vintage Porches. As a member of the Porsche Club of Michigan he restored 3 of his own.

Farming the 120 acre Wennning centennial homestead was his weekend job. He restored old tractors and always enjoyed antique farm shows. He was a 4H leader and involved with his children in farm animals and agriculture.

One of his greatest passions was flying. He was a licensed pilot and a licensed airplane mechanic and flew much of his life. He rebuilt and flew 5 single engine planes of his own. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. "Wenning Landing Area" is actually on the map!

Bud was a member of the St.Clair Senior Bowling Team and a member and usher of United Methodist Church of Marine City for many years.

He is survived by his wife Norma, his children Mark Wenning (Julie Gracie) of Austin Texas, Lynn (Stephen) Wenning- Adelmann of Gaithersburg Maryland, Holly (Paul Baert) Wenning-Mayea of Sarnia Ontario and Keith (Diane) Wenning of East China Michigan and his 6 grandchildren Jason, Amy, Lisa ,Joseph, Elise and Eli.
Visitation will be Friday, January 18th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home, St. Clair. The Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 19th at 11 am. with a private family burial. Memorials may be made in his name to Marine City United Methodist Church.