Paul E. Kenning, age 97, of the Good Samaritan Home, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019 in the Home. He was born on January 23, 1922 in Quincy the son of Frank and Marena (Young) Kenning. He married Mary Jane Luecken on April 23, 1952. She survives. Mr. Kenning was the former owner and operator of the Kenning IGA store for many years. He later retired from Moorman Manufacturing Company. Paul proudly served in the United States Army during WWII from 1942 to 1945 and was stationed in the South Pacific.

Paul was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, boating and traveling. He loved events with family and friends. Paul was proud to have participated in one of the Great River Honor Flights.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Michael Kenning of Quincy; Steve Kenning and his wife Cindy of Quincy; Jane Flint and her husband Maurice of Petersburg, IL; and Amy Obert and her husband Matt of Quincy.
NINE GRANDCHILDREN: Keith Kenning and his wife Julie; Troy Kenning; Brian Kenning; Eric Flint and his wife Gabriela; Ryan Flint and his wife Julie; Jacob Obert; Nathan Obert; Emily Obert; and Mathias Obert.
SIX GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Kassidy, Kaleb, Rylie, Evan, Braxton, and Ethan.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, and three siblings: Dolores Woody, Marjorie Boesing and John Kenning.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted at the cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Great River Honor Flight or to St. Francis Catholic Church.