Alfred "Al" Benedum, 69, of China Spring, passed away Sunday, February 26th at a local hospital. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, February 29th, at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Earl Presley officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, February 28th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Burial will take place in the family plot in Stiles, Wisconsin. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Alfred was born January 30, 1943 in West Allis, WI to Alfred and June (Truckey) Benedum. He graduated in 1961 from high school in Oconto Falls, WI. Al joined the United States Air Force in December of 1961 and served in the Vietnam War. After serving for 20 years, he retired as a Master Sergeant. Al then went to work for Northrup at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK for almost 20 years. After moving to China Spring in 2004, he worked for Hertz Co. until his death. He enjoyed dancing, traveling and Nascar. He and his wife were serving as board members for The West over 40 Dance Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dora; grandson, Jamie Benedum.
He is survived by his wife, DeeDee Benedum of China Spring; daughters, Denise Jackson and husband, Sherman of Simpson, LA, Annette Williams and husband, Danny of Waukomis, OK, Christie Riley and husband, Scott of Alva, OK; grandchildren, Daniel, Steven, Shannon, Ryan, Cory, Riley, Lora, Ally; 5 great grandchildren; step-son, Clint Ford and wife, Yolanda of Hewitt; step-daughter, Amy Ford and husband, Brian Watts of Carrollton; sisters, Mary Ann Schroeder and husband, Dick of Cincinnatti, OH, Shirley Greetan and husband, Richard of Oconto, WI; brother, Tom Benedum and wife, Sharon of Green Bay, WI.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Tommy Crockett, Bill Wehling and coffee friends at Griff
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Al will be surely missed by all we always enjoyed our times we got together. Too bad so many of them were for funerals. He is with his Mom and Dad and many relatives. my prayers and sympathy are with you
DeeDee, we were so saddened to hear of Al’s passing. He was a very good man and loved by everyone. You have our deepest sympathy.
So sorry to learn that my H.S.classmate has passed! My sincere condolences to his family! Rest in Peace, Alfred!
Sorry to learn we have lost another classmate of the OFHS class of 1961. Was a pleasure to have seen Al at our 50th reunion. Extending sympathy to the family.
Take care & God bless. Diane
DeeDee,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May it comfort you to know so many friends are thinking of you.
Your Friends,
Doris & Rod Whaley and all the members of the Country Legends Band.
De De
I was very fortunate to be able to give you and Al a tour of the EAA Museum this fall. Our payers are with you. Jack and Jan Larson
Dee Dee, Wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with,Remember God Cares.Clyde and Kay
We will miss seeing you both at the senior dances,so sorry for your loss
DeeDee just wanted to let you know how very sad I am at your loss.
Hi deedee we have never met but i want you to know that i miss my grandfather very much and i hope you are doing well now that he has gone .
I love you grandpa and i miss you very much