[QCWA] Andy Henderson W8SR, SK

[Gerd]

Andrew B. Henderson, W8SR, SK  Chapter 9

Dayton Daily News Death Notice

HENDERSON, Andrew B. age 93, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, November 28,
2010. Born in Morrison, Illinois, Andy graduated from Lane Technical High
School in Chicago, IL and received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the
Armor Institute of Technology (Illinois Institute of Technology). He was a
life-long learner, attending numerous graduate schools including The Ohio
State University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Air Force Institute of
Technology, Washington University, and Wright State University. After
working in New Jersey for Zenith Radio Corp., he came to Dayton, Ohio, to
work for the Army Air Corps at Wright-Patterson AFB for 34 years. He retired
in 1974. While there, he was instrumental in developing many innovative
programs and systems during the early years of radio telemetry and fire
control. Andy was a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio
for over 60 years. He had a First Class Telephone and Telegraph License and
attained an expert amateur radio license (W8SR). He was an avid amateur
radio enthusiast for over 77 years who helped many children in Dayton obtain
their amateur licenses. Andy was a member of the Institute of Electronic and
Electrical Engineers (IEEE), past president of the IEEE National Aerospace&
Electronics Conference (NAECON), a consultant and volunteer for the City of
Oakwood for over 25 yrs. on the Miami Valley Cable Communication Council,
and logged over 2000 hours as a volunteer at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He
was a Master Mason and member of the John W. Durst Lodge, Dayton, Ohio. He
was preceded in death by his parents Caroline and Washington Clarence
Henderson and sisters Nellie and Ellen Henderson and Grace Lasher, all of
Chicago, IL. Andy is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy (nee
Hartinger); daughters Judy (Doug) Bauer of Thomasville, GA, and Barbara
(David) Levy of Naperville, IL; son Doug (Stephanie) Henderson of Dayton,
OH; grandchildren Melanie and Brian Bauer of Thomasville, GA, Claire,
Allison, Elizabeth and Tess Henderson of Dayton, OH; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 1:00
P.M. at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Visitation
will take place 1 hour prior at the funeral home. Interment will be in
Dayton Memorial Park cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
in Andy's honor to the charity of your choice. Condolences and other
remembrances may be sent to the family atwww.routsong.com


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