Birth date: Mar 13, 1932 Death date: Jul 3, 2019
Donald Robert Benkert, age 87, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Diabetes. He was born March 13, 1932 in Nunica, to Anton and Mary (Blindauer) Benkert, and he mar Read Obituary
I am sorry to hear of Don's passing. I had the pleasure several years ago to meet him (and Pat). I was a classmate of Paul's a long time ago at St. Mary's School in Spring Lake. My condolences to his family.
My granddaughter Sophie and I had the opportunity to visit with Don in our Hospice role just one time before July 3rd. We went outside to the beautiful gardens at Heartwood and he shared about his wonderful family, places he had lived and things he liked to do. We could see by the smile on his face how much he cared for his family and his amazing 30 grandchildren. He was such a peaceful soul and we consider it a gift to have met this very special man. We are sending our condolences to his family.
