Leonard George Benke was born on August 15, 1946 in Warren, MN, the son of George and Antoinette (Kujava) Benke. He spent his early years in the Florian, MN area. He moved with his family to the Middle River - Newfolden area in 1953. Leonard graduated from Marshall County Central High School . He farmed and he also did some construction work.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards with his many friends.
Left to mourn his passing are two brothers; Ronald (Barbara) Benke of Newfolden, MN and Raymond (Carol) Benke of Middle River, MN, several nieces and nephews and special friend, Carol Jesme of Middle River, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
FUNEREL SERVICES: 10:30 AM on Friday, December 31, 2004 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Middle River, MN. VISITATION: after 5:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on Thursday, December 30, 2004 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Middle River and one hour before services at the church on Friday. INTERMENT: St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Middle River, MN