Willie "Bill" Fayette Benedict Sr.
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Willie "Bill" Fayette Benedict, Sr., 88, of Chesterton, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 in his home.
He was born November 23, 1932, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to L.N. Benedict and Ruth (Cole) Benedict.
Willie honorably served his country in the United States Army, being stationed in Alaska. His love of life was his wife of 56 years and the Lord. Willie enjoyed being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, playing poker, working on his lawn mowers and loved riding his trike. He was always willing to help others.
On February 14, 1956, in Winamac, Indiana, he married Janet (Miller) Benedict, who preceded him in death April 14, 2010.
Also preceding in death were his brothers, Bob (Evelyn) and Jack (Elenor) Benedict.
Surviving are his eight children, Thomas (Connie) Benedict Sr. of Michigan City, Elizabeth Benedict of South Carolina, Jim (Sue Ann) Benedict of Georgia, Bill (Lisa) Benedict Jr. of Texas, Bob (Stephanie) Benedict of Virginia, Mary (Keith) Wiesemann of Valparaiso, Janis (David) Wilgus of Wanatah and Amanda (Dustin) Dennison of Wisconsin; two brothers, Dick (Sue) Benedict and David Benedict; one sister, Thelma (Chuck) Bellows; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren.
A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 with Pastor Denny Smith officiating. Visitation and viewing will be held from 10:30 a.m. until time-of-service Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso.
Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.