Ruby D (Bromley) Henning

Ruby D. (Bromley) Henning, age 89, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 at Maplewood Nursing Home, Sauk City. She was born in Wheeler, WI near Menomonie on Feb. 27, 1937 to the late Arnold and Sheila (Andrews) Anderson. She attended and graduated from Colfax High School and then attended County College to earn her teaching degree.

She married James R. Bromley on Nov. 22, 1959; he preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 1981 after a lengthy battle with M.S. Ruby later was married to Bill Henning in July 24, 1985; he preceded her in death on July 27, 2018. Ruby taught at Sauk Prairie Middle School and lastly at Tower Rock school where she retired from in 1996. She enjoyed gardening and loved to display flowers year-round, canning, cooking and bird watching. She and Bill took regular evening rides to view the white deer seen in the area, along with a quick stop in Leland or Denzer to visit with friends. Reading, completing the daily crossword puzzle, suduko puzzle, and other word games was a daily favorite, and few could match the speed at which she solved the Wheel of Fortune game. From sheepshead to solitaire a game of cards was a pastime favorite.

Ruby was the definition of grace and kindness, humble, generous, and sincere.

Ruby is survived by her daughter, Robin (James Nehls) Bromley; grandchildren, Jillian (Ryan Schwister) Bromley, Jennifer Willey, Kyle Willey, Brittney (Frank) Hamel; 2 great grandchildren; siblings, her twin brother, Ronald (Margaret) Anderson, Rance (Sharon) Anderson, Roma Dawn (Rick) Rice, and Mona Jo (Don) Duncan. She is further survived by her extended family, Ron (Heather) Henning, Ronda (Rick) Lehman, Rita (Jim) Tisol; grandchildren, Becky (Karl) Schwoegler, Samantha (Tyler Kiester) Lick, Lindsey (Ben) Frey, Tommy (Hannah) Lehman, Lucas and Kayla (Logan) Tisol, Emilie Wake, 6 great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents and both husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheri Lea (Bromley) Willey; siblings, Rosalie Anderson and Rita McCall.

Ruby’s family will celebrate her life on Saturday, October 24. At 1:00 pm til ? at S9932A Hwy E, Sauk City, Wi. aka "the ranch" in Witwen.