Cleo L. Bench, 96, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 7, 2013. He was born to Annie and Joseph Bench in Bremond, Texas.
He served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Baker-Hughes/Reed Roller Bit Company after many years of service. He was a devoted life-long member of Polish National Alliance Progressive Lodge #2336 and served as President of Polish Home Inc.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Wanda; children, Jean Baxter and husband Jack, Robert Bench and wife Georgie; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward L. Bench as well as many other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, January 10th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the chapel of Heights Funeral Home, the Rosary will be recited at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 11th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4419 North Main, Houston, Texas 77009. Interment will follow at Forest Park Westheimer.
Source: The Houston Chronicle
Provided by: Sam Hampton, Jr.
Cleo L. Bench, 96, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 7, 2013. He was born to Annie and Joseph Bench in Bremond, Texas.
He served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Baker-Hughes/Reed Roller Bit Company after many years of service. He was a devoted life-long member of Polish National Alliance Progressive Lodge #2336 and served as President of Polish Home Inc.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Wanda; children, Jean Baxter and husband Jack, Robert Bench and wife Georgie; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward L. Bench as well as many other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, January 10th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the chapel of Heights Funeral Home, the Rosary will be recited at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 11th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4419 North Main, Houston, Texas 77009. Interment will follow at Forest Park Westheimer.
Source: The Houston Chronicle
Provided by: Sam Hampton, Jr.
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