Charles F. Benge

Charles F. Benge

1937-2015

Charles F. Benge, 77, of Savannah passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015.

Charles was born on October 3, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Fred and Hortense (Groves) Benge.

He graduated from Graham High School in 1955 and Columbia University receiving his Bachelor’s Degree. He served in the United States Army in Korea. He was an American Family agent for 30 years and helped form the National Speakers Association.

He married Hilda Margaret Alexander on July 4, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas.

Charles was a member of the Religious Science Church in St. Louis, Missouri and the Lions Club.

In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his brother Dick Benge and grandson Taylor Houlihan.

Surviving family includes his wife, Hilda Benge, Savannah, Missouri and children, Ron (Bev) Benge, Rene’ (John) Tiedt, Lisa (Terry) Houlihan, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and sister Gayle.

Private Family Services were held under direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph, Missouri where there will be a register book for friends to sign.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lions Club Eye Bank or St. Joseph Animal Shelter.