84, of Strasburg, CO, was born Feb. 5, 1924 in Orchard, CO and passed away Feb. 25, 2008. Benny served our country in the European Theatre during World War II, where he earned a Purple Heart. His hobbies included tractors of all sizes, fishing, and telling colorful jokes. He is survived by his wife: June; children: Sheila & husband Michael Bass; Debbie & husband Don Koch; Gregory & wife Meredith Korb; siblings: Harold & wife Darlene Korb; Helena Curry; grandchildren; Jason; Heather; Robbie; Brittnie; Santana; Michael; Cody; great grandchildren: Shatnie; Brayce. He was preceded in death by his parents: Gottlieb and Elizabeth; brothers: Fred and Oscar; sisters: Dorothy; Lorene; Eva; Emma; Berniece; grandchild: Cory Allen Ells. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2255 S. Oneida St., Denver, CO 80224.