Robert Benedict

Robert Chester Benedict Robert Chester Benedict, 87, of Lewiston, MI, passed away on December 26, 2008 at Tendercare Nursing Home in Gaylord, MI. He was born on June 24, 1921 to Chester and Gertrude (Coll) Benedict in Lansing, MI. Robert graduated from Howell High School in 1939. He served his country during WWII in the US ARMY, he took part in the Battle of the Bulge. He married the former Carol Gartrell on May 10, 1947 in Howell, MI. His work for Michigan Bell transferred him from Howell, to Plymouth, MI, and later on to Farmington, MI, where he retired after 35 yrs of service. Robert is survived by his children, Nancy (Tom) Holka of Harbor Springs, MI; Carolyn Roth of Naples, FL, Mary Ann (Scott) McCaul of Saginaw, MI, and Paul (Leslie) Benedict of Highland, MI ; 3 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, and 1 step granddaughter; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol. Memorial services for Mr Benedict will take place in the Spring at the Lewiston Congregational Church of Christ, with Pastor Toby Stadden officiating. Interment will take place at Albert Twp Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Green Funeral Home. Memorials have been suggested to the Lewiston Congregational Church of Christ.
Robert is survived by his children, Nancy (Tom) Holka of Harbor Springs, MI; Carolyn Roth of Naples, FL, Mary Ann (Scott) McCaul of Saginaw, MI, and Paul (Leslie) Benedict of Highland, MI ; 3 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, and 1 step granddaughter; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol.
Memorial services for Mr Benedict will take place in the Spring at the Lewiston Congregational Church of Christ, with Pastor Toby Stadden officiating. Interment will take place at Albert Twp Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Green Funeral Home. Memorials have been suggested to the Lewiston Congregational Church of Christ.