The Maryville University community mourns the loss of Ronald Henges, who served as a member of the Maryville University board of trustees, including nine years as chair from 1976 to 1985.

Henges served in the U.S. Army before joining his family’s manufacturing business, and then started his own manufacturing business. He then sold to Keene Corporation before buying it back and forming Henges Manufacturing and Henges Associates.

Henges gave his time and efforts generously to many causes. In addition to serving on numerous boards throughout the years, he was a co-founder and chairman emeritus of Enterprise Bank & Trust and the founder of Creve Coeur Camera.

In addition to Henges’ philanthropic work in St. Louis, he was a great supporter of Maryville as a board member. He was instrumental in Maryville building its initial endowment and played an important role in the hiring of past Maryville University President Claudius Pritchard, PhD.

Henges is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.