02/13/2026
Remembering Dick Henning
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dick Henning on February 4.
Dick was a true community icon whose impact on Los Altos will be felt for generations. As a longtime Foothill College Dean, the founder of the Celebrity Forum speaker series, and a founder of the Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation, he brought people together through ideas, education, and civic engagement.
Dick’s dedication to service extended throughout the Los Altos community and the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, where he served 11 years on the board of directors and helped strengthen countless local initiatives.
Thirty years ago, then Chamber President Ginny Lear appointed a committee of Marie Singer, Mary Prochnow, and Dick Henning to create what was originally envisioned as a “red bow tie award.” That vision became the Walter Singer Award, the Chamber’s most prestigious honor, recognizing extraordinary leadership and service in our community.
In 2023, the Chamber was proud to honor Dick with the 30th Anniversary Singer Legacy Award, a fitting tribute to someone who helped create this enduring tradition.
We are grateful for Dick’s lasting legacy and the remarkable example he set through a lifetime of service.
