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William Eugene “Gene” Benner

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Birth	:	13 Aug 1928 Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	6 Apr 2019 Marquette, McPherson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5078011, -94.7063980
Description	:	William Eugene Benner, 90, of Marquette, KS formerly of Hutchinson and Pittsburg, KS died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Riverview Estates in Marquette, KS. He was born August 13, 1928 in Pittsburg, KS the son of George and Susie (Steepleton) Benner. Gene was a graduate of Pittsburg High and attended the Business College after graduation. He served in the U.S. Airforce in the Korean War as a Staff Sargent. On December 24, 1953 Gene married Norma Shepherd in Kansas City, MO; she preceded him in death on January 4, 2019. Gene worked at the Census Bureau for the U.S Government... Read More	William Eugene Benner, 90, of Marquette, KS formerly of Hutchinson and Pittsburg, KS died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Riverview Estates in Marquette, KS. He was born August 13, 1928 in Pittsburg, KS the son of George and Susie (Steepleton) Benner. Gene was a graduate of Pittsburg High and attended the Business College after graduation. He served in the U.S. Airforce in the Korean War as a Staff Sargent. On December 24, 1953 Gene married Norma Shepherd in Kansas City, MO; she preceded him in death on January 4, 2019. Gene worked at the Census Bureau for the U.S Government for 33 years, he retired in 1982. He was of the Baptist Faith. Additional survivors include his daughter, Peggy Graves of Salina, KS; two sons: Paul J. Benner of Lawrence, KS and Patrick D. Benner of Haskell, OK; five grandchildren and twelve great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: parents, wife, 8 brothers, Walter Benner, Harvey Benner, Paul Benner, George Benner, James Benner, Leroy Benner, Earl Benner and Howard Benner, 3 sisters, Gertrude Benner, Kathryn "Sis" Carl and Wilma Lavery. Funeral Services will be 1 P.M. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Bath-Naylor in Pittsburg, KS. Private burial will follow at Garden of Memories in Pittsburg, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to be sent to the Y.M.C.A of Pittsburg or a foundation of your choice. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements are by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.

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William Eugene “Gene” Benner's memorial is located at: Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Township, Crawford County, USA.
When did William Eugene “Gene” Benner death?
William Eugene “Gene” Benner death on 6 Apr 2019 in Marquette, McPherson County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.5078011
Longitude: -94.7063980

Family Members:

Parent

George Sylvester Benner

(1886 - 1978)

Susie Mae Steepelton Benner

(1885 - 1953)

Spouse

Norma Louise Shepherd Benner

(1930 - 2019)

Siblings

Harvey John Benner

(1911 - 1934)

Gertrude Aubrey Benner

(1912 - 1913)

George Elmer Benner

(1915 - 1940)

James Franklin Benner

(1916 - 1917)

Francis Leroy Benner

(1918 - 1990)

Kathryn Ellen “Sis” Benner Carl

(1920 - 1982)

Howard Wayne Benner

(1923 - 1986)

Wilma Louise Benner Lavery

(1926 - 2010)

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1. Garden of Memories Cemetery
Washington Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5078011, -94.7063980

2. Franklin Cemetery
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3. Shirley Cemetery
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6. Frontenac Cemetery
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7. Union Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5292015, -94.7778015

8. Smilie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5503006, -94.6492004

9. Yale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4836900, -94.6155000

10. Englevale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5861015, -94.7322006

11. Rosebank Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5518990, -94.6194000

12. Dietz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4180984, -94.7375031

13. Mindenmines Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4639381, -94.5913460

14. Beulah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4397011, -94.8153000

15. Mount Olive Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3944016, -94.6971970

16. Rowe Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4018010, -94.6503930

17. Beecher-Hammond Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3936600, -94.7253500

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3927994, -94.6857986

19. Girard Cemetery
Girard, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5005989, -94.8533020

20. Timmons Chapel Columbarium
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3898300, -94.6993800

21. West Union Cemetery
Chicopee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4036500, -94.7781800

22. McGonigle Cemetery
Cato, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6264000, -94.7305984

23. Highland Park Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3853330, -94.7040260

24. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3819570, -94.7047020