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Donald Benner Obituary

DONALD BENNER Donald H. Benner, 86, a long-time Worcester resident, passed away February 9, 2012. He was the husband of the late Ruth L. (Tew) Benner, who passed away in 2004. Born December 27, 1925 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of the late Henry C. and Bertha A. (Henning) Benner. He was a graduate of the former Lansdale High School, received an Associate's degree from Ursinus College, and served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Mr. Benner was employed by American Olean Tile Co. of Lansdale, retiring as plant manager in 1988. He was an active member of Wentz's United Church of Christ. He was also a member of the Village Singers of Fairview Village and the Toastmasters. He enjoyed working outdoors. Surviving are two children, Gregory L. Benner and his wife, Marie, of Worcester, and Cheryl Lynn Benner of Pottstown; two sisters, Virginia Camburn of Royersford, and Roberta Tew of North Wales; two grandchildren, Dana Montieth and Gregg Benner; two great-grandchildren, Rylin and Brynn Montieth; and nieces, nephews and extended family members. He is also survived by his very close companion, Anna Felty. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at 11AM Friday, February 17, at Wentz's United Church of Christ, 3246 Skippack Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10AM. Burial will be private in the adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Ruth Benner Endowment Fund of Wentz's United Church of Christ at the address above. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.RLWilliamsFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are by R. L. Williams, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. of Skippack.

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Published by The Reporter from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2012.

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Ginny Politz

February 6, 2013

Hardly seems possible that Mr. Benner has been gone a year already. Still seems like yesterday he was in the Guild Room greeting us all as we arrived to church. We all miss him as much now as a year ago.

February 14, 2012

Don was very kind to the bell choir at Wentz's United Church of Christ. I will always remember him being at practice on Monday nights. He will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Former bell choir member
Suzanne Bean Brooke
Ocean Pines, MD

Marcie Mongrain

February 13, 2012

Mr Benner was my favorite customer.. He will be missed greatly.. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of mourning..Marcie Mongrain

Bob Murray

February 12, 2012

Don Benner: Kathy and I have some of the greatest memories of the old days at "The Tile" American Olean. May GOD Bless and thanks for the memoires. Bob and Kathy Murray

February 11, 2012

mr benner you will surely be missed for your kind and giving ways god bless rest in peace the p digrazio family

george moyer

February 10, 2012

Don I will certainly miss you each Sunday morning and your great soup. george

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