Benny D. Dornak, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away on April 11, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, due to complications from Covid-19. Benny was born on May 23, 1942 in El Campo, Texas, where he attended El Campo High School and Wharton County Junior College before enrolling at St. Edwards University. In 1962, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Air Force Bases throughout the United States and Europe. In 1974 he was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. After serving 20 years for his country, he retired in 1982 as a Senior Master Sergeant. His distinguished military career included many accolades and honors, including earning the Bronze Star for his actions in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict. Following retirement from the Air Force, he applied his flight test operations knowledge and worked as a private contactor for EG&G Special Projects. He later served as the P100 Chief of Operations for JT3 LLC for ten years before retiring after giving 26 years of service to our nation in a civilian capacity.
Benny truly believed in God, country, and family. He was very active with the Boy Scouts, especially with the Mountain Man Rendezvous. He was also active with the Knights of Columbus, becoming a 4th degree knight in 2002. He served in several capacities, including Grand Knight, Membership Director and Trustee, and Color Corp Commander. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was very involved with his family, supporting the many activities and events in which his children and grandchildren participated. His life clearly reflected the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
Benny is preceded in death by his son Matthew in 2018. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Sandra, his three children, Lisa Dornak Bullen, David Dornak and wife Madalyn, Eric Dornak and wife Julie; and six grandchildren, Maxwell Bullen, Harrison Bullen, Ashley Dornak, Christopher (CJ) Dornak, Alexa Dornak, and Lauren Dornak.
A rosary and visitation will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 5:00 pm at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Military honors and interment will follow at 12:40 at Southern Nevada State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. A celebration of Benny’s life will take place also on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 2:00 pm at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Knights of Columbus 2828 for the support of seminarians that wish to become military chaplains in the US Armed Forces.
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