Carl H. Benke, Jr.
- November 6, 1931 - October 16, 2011
- West Grove, Pennsylvania
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“We will miss having Carl next door to us, it was a comfort just knowing he was there. We enjoyed our visits and conversations. He always said he...Read More »
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1 of 5 | Posted by: Joe and Mary Lou Wollaston - PA
“I am so sorry I cannot be there. My deepest sympathy to the whole family. Love, Irene
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“Carl was a very nice man and will be missed by all of us here at the Village of Rose View. Sincere regards to his family.
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3 of 5 | Posted by: Rebecca Tolmie - West Grove, PA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Carl was a great man and will be deeply missed. May God bless you all during this time.
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4 of 5 | Posted by: Mandy. Scott, Sydney and Liberty Driggs - NE
“Carl has always been and always will be in our hearts. He was a good friend and will be missed. Our sincerest condolences to his sons, daughters and...Read More »
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CARL H. BENKE, Jr., age 79, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at Brandywine Hall in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of Elaine Walker Benke, who passed away in 2006, and with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Carl H. and Kathryn Nolan Benke.
He was an instructor of Industrial Arts in the Rose Tree Media School District for 31 years, retiring in 1986. He received his B.S. from Millersville University and a M.S. degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a second M.S. degree from West Chester University.
Carl served his country in the US Navy from 1951 thru 1955, where he served in the Naval Air Rescue, and he is credited with rescuing 43 Pilots.
He owned several antique cars and was active in the Chester County Antique Car Club.
He is survived by two sons, Carl H."Chip" Benke, III and his wife Chris of Oxford, PA and Scott W. Benke and his wife Traci of Waynesburg, PA; Twin daughters, Laura McLaughlin and her husband Corey of Coatesville, PA and Linda DiValerio of Downingtown, PA and nine grandchildren.
He was predeceased by one brother, John Benke.
You are invited to visit with Carl's family and friends from 6:00 to 8:00, Wednesday evening, October 19, 2011, and again from 10:00 to 11:00, Thursday morning, October 20, 2011, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA (Phone: 610-444-4116). His funeral service will follow at 11:00. Burial will be in Longwood Cemetery, Kennett Square, PA.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
