Olie was born September 13th, 1928 to Claude and Bessie (Turner) Benner in Camden Point, MO and graduated from Camden Point High School. Olie, was the only child and would have been called to serve during WWII, but due to his family crops needing harvested, he was spared. When it came time for the Korean Conflict, Olie enlisted and served in Korea, where he served proudly as a Sergeant in the Marine Corp.
Shortly after returning home, he started working for TWA airlines. During this time, he met his future wife, Catherine Murry, and in January of 1959, the couple were united in marriage in Liberty, MO. Olie retired from TWA in 1991, after 34 years of service. In his free time he loved working around his yard, reading, and sports. He loved his family time, and never missed a children’s sporting event, even through college.
Olie is preceded in death by both his parents and his wife of 44 years.
He is survived by his daughter Brenda (Andy) Struk of Hilton Head, SC and two sons; Bruce (Angela) Benner of Kearney, MO and Brent Benner of Grand Prairie, TX. Also surviving are six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many friends and extended family.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Liberty Christian Church. Family requests that only family attend this service. If friends and church members would like to attend, the family requests that they meet at the Glenridge Cemetery at 12:00 PM.
