Patrick W. Henning

June 11, 1946 - December 10, 2021

Patrick Willliam Henning, born and raised in San Francisco, California passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021 at 75 years old in Sacramento, California. Henning had struggled in his brief but very difficult fight with cancer and was surrounded by his family, who cared for him with love throughout his illness and in his final days.

Known as Pat to family and friends, Henning led his life dedicated to service, with over 40 years in labor relations and law, including staff director to both the California State Assembly and Senate Labor Committees, State Labor Commissioner, and Director of California Employment Development Department. He was also Executive Director of the Catholic Labor Institute of Los Angeles, union representative, Chair of Developmental Disabilities Area Board 10, and Staff Sergeant in the United State Marine Corps Reserve. Henning was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Catholic church in 1992.

He is survived by his loving wife Gina of over fifty years. They raised four children: his son Patrick, son Robert (deceased), daughter Erin, and son Michael.

He also leaves behind four grandchildren; Chloe, Joseph, Nora, and Jack. Devoted brother of John, Brian (deceased), Nancy, Daniel, Thomas, and Mary. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and many other family and friends.

In remembrance of Patrick Henning’s dedicated life of service, and in lieu of flowers, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to St. Anthony’s Dining Room - charity in San Francisco, California.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM on December 20, 2021 at St Mel Church, at 4745 Pennsylvania Ave. in Fair Oaks, California.

Rosary and Vigil Information: The vigil service will be on Sunday evening, December 19, 4:00PM at St. Mel Church.