West Des Moines Polk County Democrat. Born in Kimballton, Audubon County, Iowa, July 11, 1934, son of H. Henning and Martha Rasmussen. Graduated from Elkhorn High School, 1952. Served with First Cavalry Division in Japan, 1954 to 1956. B.S., Drake University 1958. Married Joanne L. Disterhoft, September 2, 1956. Four children: Gregory, Daniel, John and Matthew. Claim supervisor for the Travelers Insurance Co. Member Luther Memorial Church, Des Monies; Des Moines Junior Chamber of Commerce, Delta Sigma Pi. Appointed by Governor Harold E. Hughes to second Judicial Nominating: Commission. First term.