Crystal LaVerne (Benke) Skolaut, born May 9, 1941, peacefully passed last Monday morning to be with Christ and reunite with loved ones. She was a strong woman of faith, love, hope, and inspiration. She is survived and treasured by her daughter, Lisa Bendele Register (Ted) and her son, Randall Bendele (Melissa); grandchildren: Lauren Saegert Barton (David), Blake Saegert (Paula), Amber Bendele Brown (Brandon), Colton Bendele; great-granddaughters Madison Saegert and Stevie Barton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Crystal is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Skolaut, her son, Alan Bendele, her parents, William and Mildred Harrison Benke, and her brother, Gregory Benke. Crystal's life was one of devotion and service to the Lord. She was a constant source of love, forgiveness, guidance, and joy for her family and many friends. Now, as promised, she walks in perfectness in God's heavenly home. Bless you and thank you - our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and forever friend. You live always in our hearts and memories. A brief graveside service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9th. A live stream of the service can be viewed on this page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/560648534633757/?ref=share
Those wishing to make a memorial donation, please consider the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association.
