Born in McAlisterville, PA, he was a son of the late Clarence and Anna Jane (Brown) Benner. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Douglassville.
Daryl was a US Army veteran and served from 1968 to 1974, earning the National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was a graduate of RETS Electronic School and went on to employment with International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) as a Manager.
Daryl enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He loved to be with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, Lori, Daryl is survived by a son, Bryan Preston Benner and his wife, Jenifer of Chester Springs; a daughter, Amy Marie (Benner) Christman and her husband, Christopher of Boyertown; a stepson, Erik David Benson of Truckee, CA and a stepdaughter, Christa-Rae Benson Schwartz and her husband, Matthew of New Orleans, LA; seven grandchildren, Brady Robert Benner, Ella Jane Benner, Jack Burton Christman, Jenna Marie Christman, Jadyn Avery Schwartz, Zoe Jayne Schwartz and Tali Lorraine Schwartz; a sister, Joy Annette (Benner) Forry and her husband, Roger of McAlisteville and several friends that are more like family.
A Celebration of Daryl's Life will be Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 10am in Auman's Inc. Funeral Home, 390 W. Neversink Rd., Reading, PA 19606 with Rev. Steven Simpson as celebrant. Family and friends are invited to gather and reflect before services in the funeral home on Saturday from 9 to 10am. Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home following the service.
In lieu of flowers, it was Daryl's wish that support and donations be made for Anthony Myers at www.team17strong.org
Fond memories and online condolences can be made at www.AumansInc.com
