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Norman Benoit Obituary
Topeka - Norman L. Benoit, age 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Leon and Dorothy Benoit on November 15, 1950, in Lynwood, CA.
Norman served his country with pride in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On March 20, 1971, he married Cheri Zerbe in Las Vegas, NV. She passed away on October 3, 2000, after 29 years of marriage.
He received his bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Washburn University. He retired as a Pipefitter after 37 plus years from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He was a member of the United Steel Workers, Local #307. Norman enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader of Western and Sci-Fi novels. From an early age, he was involved with raising and racing homing pigeons. Pigeon racing remained a life long passion. He was an active member of the Topeka Racing Pigeon Club.
Survivors include his daughter, Lana Benoit; daughter, Gina Blenden and her two daughters, Baylei and Brynn Sharpe; one brother, Robert Benoit and his wife Suzanne; three sisters, Mary Boos and her husband Larry, Therese Benoit, Denise Walsh and her husband Harold.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cheri; and a sister, Yvonne Benoit.
Visitation will be held at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 5-8:00 P.M.
A graveside service will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery on Friday, July 2, at 10:00 A.M.
Memorial contributions can be made in Norman's memory to the Topeka Racing Pigeon Club and/or to the Wounded Warrior Project. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home.
To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.
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Amanda Tirman (Mongold)
July 9, 2021
Gina and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I didn’t know him well, although I do remember both of your parents from time spent at your house in high school. My thoughts are with you as you are going through this sad time.
Deone Roberts
July 6, 2021
What a shock to hear this. My goodness he will be sorely missed, so much. I am sorry to hear that.
Sandra Silver
July 6, 2021
Lana and Gina, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when your dad's pigeon's were used in the movie Lonesome Dove. Your dad and mom and you girls used to babysit for me. I worked with your mom at the Topeka Allergy Clinic. Hugs and prayers to all the family.
Marge Cooper
June 29, 2021
To the Benoit Family,
I'm sorry for the passing of your Dad. My husband, Bill Cooper, was a member of the Topeka Pigeon Club that met at your parents house every Friday night for shipping of the birds & every Sunday afternoon for the clock off during the racing season. A couple of us wives on Sunday afternoon would gather in your Mom''s kitchen to enjoy conversation's over wine & snacks.
May God Bless your Dad''s Soul in Eternal Peace. I pray your memories help comfort & heal your hearts.
Debbie Dinsmoor
June 29, 2021
So very sorry to hear of Your Dads passing. I remember back when Cheri and I meet him in California. So many years ago. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace. Heartfelt sympathy to all the Benoit family and friends.
Frank and Debbie Roberts
June 28, 2021
So sorry to hear of your dad´s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you
Pete Jr & Elena Tavares
June 27, 2021
Bob & all of Mr. Benoit's family and friends, please accept Elena's and my deepest heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences. May he Rest In Peace.
Mary Lou & Leland Williams
June 27, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Benoit family.
Augustus (GUS) Dale Sanders
June 26, 2021
Norm brought his birds here back in the 90´s . Friend at Goodyear. He will be missed.
Ron Gustafson
June 26, 2021
Norman was a wonderful friend and he said he flew pigeons with his father. I got acquainted with him in the Kansas City Club and sent pigeons to him one year to race for me. He came to Lyndon Kansas when we sold our farm in 2018. I also got him started in the one Loft race in Roland Oklahoma years ago.
Charles Kuehl
June 25, 2021
What a kind man who will truly be missed. Always positive, always helpful and always humble.
Raymond Taylor
June 24, 2021
Norman was a gentle man and we always talked at various pigeon functions. Norman talked with everyone and would talk pigeons with anyone that wanted to learn from his expertise. He will be flying pigeons in heaven and will greatly missed.
Ruth Appelhanz
June 24, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I spent some time talking to Norman at Sacred Heart Church two months ago at Whitey's funeral. He will be missed by many.
Ruth Appelhanz
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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home - Topeka800 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603
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Memorial Park Cemetery
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