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First Name:
Harry
Last Name:
Benjamin
Type: Light Keeper
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Middle Initial:
C.
Born:
1919
Died:
2010
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Title / Position:
Principal Lighthouse Keeper
Year Started:
1954
Year Departed:
at least 1957
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Oct 12, 2018
Harry C. Benjamin, 90, Green Bay resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at his home. He was born Feb. 1, 1919, in Lorraine, N.Y., to the late Carl and Olive (Berry) Benjamin. Harry married the former Gladys Darrow on May 28, 1940, in Watertown, N.Y. She preceded him in death Dec. 27, 2007. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 22 years until 1960. While serving in the Coast Guard he received the American Defense and Good Conduct Service Medals. Harry was also employed by Hansens Painting Service for 18 years until his retirement. He was a member of the VFW, First United Methodist Church, the USCG Chief Petty Officer's Association, and Masonic Lodge #322.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald and James Benjamin, both Green Bay; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ferne Van Epps, Adams, N.Y.; Betty (Roy) Willis, Newburgh, N.Y.; Audrey Morrow, Port Clinton, Ohio; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Gavre and one son, Steve Benjamin; five brothers, Ross, Elwyn, Earl, Gordon, and Howard Benjamin.
Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. on Sunday, after 1 p.m. until time of service. Funeral Service 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dave Wilkinson officiating. Military Honors to follow at the funeral home. Entombment at Nicolet Memorial Gardens. On-line condolences may be sent to the Benjamin family at www.prokowall.com.
The Benjamin family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Aurora VNA Hospice and Dr. Meves for all the care and consideration given to Harry and his family throughout the past years, especially in his final weeks.