Stephen J. Benkert passed peacefully on October 31, 2013 at age 63 yrs. Beloved husband of Karen E. Benkert (nee McCormack). Loving son of Bernice (the late Daniel) Benkert. Dear brother of Daniel (Kathy) Benkert, Chris (Mark) Geiger, Julie (Andy) Wilke and Victor (Rita) Benkert. Brother-in-law of Tom McCormack. Nephew of Elizabeth Dubach, Johnny Bussman and Bill Zeigel. Further survived by nieces, nephews, many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Steve pursued a career in teaching history and psychology and coaching football and basketball at Racine Case High School. He had a passion for reading and history. Steve enjoyed leisure time spent in travel and fishing.
Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 AM at St. Victor Catholic Church, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 1760 14th Street; Monroe, WI 53566. Private family interment Holy Trinity Cemetery, Jericho, WI.
Steve pursued a career in teaching history and psychology and coaching football and basketball at Racine Case High School. He had a passion for reading and history. Steve enjoyed leisure time spent in travel and fishing.
Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 AM at St. Victor Catholic Church, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 1760 14th Street; Monroe, WI 53566. Private family interment Holy Trinity Cemetery, Jericho, WI.