Charles J. Benge
July 23, 1917 ~ November 20, 2012
Of Vienna, VA passed away on November 20, 2012 of natural causes at Fairfax Hospital. Beloved husband of 62 years to Florence Hartman Benge, loving father of Charleen Benge and John(Holly) Benge; cherished grandfather of Adeline J. and Michael C. Benge; dear brother of Beatrice Bunce and Stanley (Marlys) Benge. Born on July 23, 1917 in Spokane, WA to the late
Stanley and Estelle Benge. He served in military service for over 30 years including World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Colonel Benge received some 18 military awards during his service including three separate awards of the "Legion of Merit" one of the Army's most distinguished awards. He enjoyed golf, gardening, and travel.
Donations can be made through the Fisher House Foundation website www.fisherhouse.org.
On the donation form, right under the gift amount, there is a box that can be selected which reads "my donation is in honor or in memory of someone special." When this is selected, another field will come up in which his name can be entered.
Checks can be mailed to Fisher House Foundation headquarters at: 111 Rockville Pike, Ste. 420, Rockville, MD, 20850. Please include our Father's name on the memo line of the check or a brief note stating that their gift is in his memory.
Lastly, donors can call Fisher House Foundation at 888-294-8560 to make a memorial donation with a credit card over the phone.
About Fisher House Foundation:
The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher House Foundation donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Service:
Memorial Chapel at Fort Myer
Arlington, VA
US
Please meet at the Memorial Chapel by 12:30 PM
Stanley and Estelle Benge. He served in military service for over 30 years including World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Colonel Benge received some 18 military awards during his service including three separate awards of the "Legion of Merit" one of the Army's most distinguished awards. He enjoyed golf, gardening, and travel.
Donations can be made through the Fisher House Foundation website www.fisherhouse.org.
On the donation form, right under the gift amount, there is a box that can be selected which reads "my donation is in honor or in memory of someone special." When this is selected, another field will come up in which his name can be entered.
Checks can be mailed to Fisher House Foundation headquarters at: 111 Rockville Pike, Ste. 420, Rockville, MD, 20850. Please include our Father's name on the memo line of the check or a brief note stating that their gift is in his memory.
Lastly, donors can call Fisher House Foundation at 888-294-8560 to make a memorial donation with a credit card over the phone.
About Fisher House Foundation:
The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher House Foundation donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Service:
Memorial Chapel at Fort Myer
Arlington, VA
US
Please meet at the Memorial Chapel by 12:30 PM
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish those memories that will make you smile. Love goes on! Our best to you and your family. DJ & Bill
Dear Flo and Family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of Charlie. We hope the fond memories of your many years together will ease the pain of your great loss. Tighe, Irene, Ali and Josie
I have so many fond memories of Dad, My Hero: so patient and kind. Always seeking solutions and knowledge. And such a great listener. Loving Father, Husband and Grand Dad. Dedicated to protecting freedom. Thank you, Dad.