Ralph Wayne Beneke Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ralph Wayne Beneke of Niles, Michigan, who passed away on April 18, 2022, leaving to mourn 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 siblings, Carol Zeider, Richard Beneke and Wayne Beneke. He is survived by: his son Ralph; his wife Carolyn Beneke of Niles; his children, Laura Beneke (Mike Noppenberger) of Live Oak, Kim Walter (David) of South Bend and Michelle Rems (Kevin) of Mishawaka, Indidana.; his grandchildren, Brittany Whelan (Phillip) of London, England, Ashley Walter (Andrew VanDieren) of Denver, Alexis Rems (Jacob Rems), Jordon Williams of Plattsmouth and Jacob Shindollar (Tatyana) of Lincoln; his great grandchildren, George, Lillian, Ellison, Ealalie and Easton; and his brothers, Herman Beneke III (Joan) of Dowagiac, Daniel Beneke of Decatur and Paul Beneke of Decatur.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Ralph have been asked to consider Riley Children's Hospital, 500 North Meridian Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204; Promedica Hospice, 8075 Creekside Dr. # 120, Portage, Michigan 49024; or a charity of one's choice.
