John Lincoln Benwell

Benwell, John Lincoln, of St. Louis, Missouri, was born February 12, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to John L. and Beatrice (nee Kasal) Benwell and entered into rest Thursday, June 2, 2022 (Lou Gehrig Day) in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 83 years, 3 months, and 21 days.
He is preceded in death by his parents,
three (3) siblings, Betty Ann (Fred) Vogler of Joshua Tree, CA, Rose Barnes of St. Louis, MO, Patricia (Bud) Prunty of Lake of Ozarks, MO
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Barbara Ann (nee Shelby) Benwell
nine (9) children, Cheryl (Jim) Roberts of Streamwood, IL, John Benwell of Virginia Beach, VA, Mark (Pam) Fromme of Robertsville, MO, Matt (Laura) Fromme of Affton, MO, David (Kellee Cattoor) Fromme of St. Charles, MO, Christine Benwell of Bellville, IL, and Dr. Michelle Evans of Merrill, WI, Dawn Fromme of Dittmer, MO, and Chad (Kris) Fromme of Inigoes, MD
nineteen (19) grandchildren, Tara, Tim, Johnie (Inesa), Aaron (Lana), Dylan, Andrew, Ethan, Hannah, Abby, Grace, Kelly (Matthew), Justin, Jamie, Mason, Clayton, Robert, Dustin (Katie), Robert, and Emily (Shane)
thirteen (13) great grandchildren, Mina, Madi, Violet, Connor, Ethan, Claire, Matthew, Becca, Reagan, Alice, Grant, Samuel, and one on the way
three (3) siblings, Fran (Dave) Kempin of House Springs, MO, Kathy Benwell & Linda Schmitt of St. Louis, MO, and James (Carol) Benwell of Fairview Heights, IL
three (3) siblings-in-law, Gloria (Jerry) Smith of St. Louis, MO, Alan (Donna) Shelby of Sunset Hill, MO, and Linda Shelby of Webster Groves, MO
along with numerous extended family and friends.
John was a very well-rounded man. He worked as a mechanic for many years. Through those years he traveled and spent unforgettable time with his wife. One of the stories that will always stick with his loving wife is their Berlin trip in July of 1990. Roger Waters was playing and the crowd was unbelievable. The stories that could be told of Johns life are like none other. As a family man he always believed in getting is hands dirty or his children's. He taught his sons how to take apart a motor and put it back together. They had to pave the backyard from wearing down all the grass with their activities. Before falling ill, he loved dancing and fishing with his wife. Johns' life cannot be described in a short number of words and anyone who knew him understands. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial Donations in Johns name may be made to the ALS Association. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.