Carl Louis Benninger Obituary
In loving memory of Carl Louis Benninger (Markdale, Ontario), who departed this world on November 6, 2025 at the age of 91. Carl leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Benninger and Marie Benninger (Bauman); his former wife Joy; his daughter Christine (Francis Brekelmans) of Lakeside; his siblings, Elaine (Lorne) and Donald; and his brother-in-law Tom Wunder.
He is survived by: his spouse Jean Olesen; his daughter Jennifer (Bryan Smith) of Toronto; his grandchildren, Alexandra Dalkie (Stephan), Eric Smith, Danielle Olesen (Geoff), Ryan Olesen (Kaity) and Christopher Olesen (Hayley); and his sister Gloria Wunder.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Saturday, November 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Annesley United Church (82 Toronto St S, Markdale, ON N0C1H0). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Chapman House Hospice or Centre Grey Health Services Foundation (Markdale Hospital) would be greatly appreciated. The family has chosen to send donations to GREY BRUCE HOSPICE FOUNDATIONDonate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org).
