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Darrell “Lee” Benner Jr.

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[August 15, 2021]  BROADWELL - Darrell “Lee” Benner Jr., 75, passed away at 10:50 p.m. on August 13, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Service:  A private family graveside will be held.

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln  

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Darrell “Lee” Benner Jr, 75, passed away at 10:50 p.m. on August 13, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Lee was born on November 6, 1945 in Lincoln, son of Darrell and Ruth “Finny” (Awe) Benner Sr. He married Sarah Brucker on October 2, 1993 in Lincoln, IL. She survives him.

Also surviving Lee are his two daughters: Allison (Austin) Brummett of Lincoln, and Kathryn Benner of Broadwell; one sister: Audrey Roman of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Cheryl.

Lee worked for IDOT as a Highway Maintainer. He Proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1968-1970.

A private family graveside will be held.

Memorials may be made in Lee’s name to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.

Services are entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.

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