Paul Herman Benne

Paul Herman Benne of Ste. Genevieve passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the age of 88. He was born in St. Charles, Missouri on July 29, 1928 to the late Albert and Edna (Bruns) Benne. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Benne and Don Benne and a sister, Margaret "Mag" Hurt.

Paul grew up in St. Charles and proudly served two tours in Korea in the United States Army. After he returned to civilian life he went on a blind date with Lucille Hawkins and proposed that very night. They were married the following June and just celebrated 62 wonderful years together. He began at an early age working for his family business, Benne Building Company, learning the building trade under his father. Later he and his brother branched off and became partners in residential and commercial building. In later years his son Stan joined him in the business. Paul was highly respected and well known as a reputable builder in the area. He was a faithful member of the Park Hills Nazarene Church where he was Sunday School Superintendent and a Sunday School teacher. He enjoyed his farm and tending to his cattle and horses. Buying and selling real estate was a passion of Paul's. Most everyone who knew Paul will cherish the memory of his honesty, integrity, Godly humility and his kind and gentle spirit whose amazing love for family and others was incredible.

Survivors include the love of his life, Lucille; two children, Stan (Robin) Benne of Farmington and Paula Benne, formerly of the state of California and recently of Ste. Genevieve; grandchildren, Tayler Benne and Chace Benne of Farmington; a brother, Harve Benne of Escondido, CA; and a host of extended family.

Friends may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Saturday, October 22 from 10 12:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Rev. Pat Burkholder and Rev. Noel Nelson officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be held immediately following the services at St. Francois Memorial Park. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Paul Benne Ministry Fund Memorial. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.

Interment Service

St. Francois Memorial Park

Saturday, October 22, 2016 Bonne Terre, MO Directions Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Saturday, October 22, 2016 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Funeral Service

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Saturday, October 22, 2016 01:30 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions