Carol D. Benike Obituary

The passing of Carol D. Benike of Princeton, Wisconsin leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 3, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carol D. Benike to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rudolph O. Lemke and Edna A. Lemke (Roehrdanz); her siblings, Kenneth Lemke and Jean Mertens; and her great grandchild Madison Gruber (Benike).

She is survived by: her husband George Benike; her children, Linda Lichtenberg (Gordon) of Princeton, Jeff Benike (Lynette) of Campbellsport, Mark Benike (Lou Ann) of Campbellsport, Gail Schmitt (Gerry) of Montello, Scott Benike (Lisa) of Campbellsport and Jim Benike (Sandy) of Eden; her grandchildren, Brian Lichtenberg (Lynnell) of Princeton, Kevin Lichtenberg (Megan) of Montello, Richard Benike of Campbellsport, Michael Benike (Kelly) of Campbellsport, Tim Benike (Lacey) of Fond du Lac, Tom Benike (Megan) of Bellevue, Chris Benike (Steph) of Eden, Bob Benike (Rachel) of Campbellsport, Peter Halfmann (Spencer) of Madison, Andrew Schmitt of Wauwatosa, Steve Schmitt (Megan) of Dodgeville, Dan Schmitt (Jessica) of Montello, Katie Gruber (Andy) of Campbellsport, Sarah Benike Immel (Luke) of Eden, Dakota Benike of Campbellsport, Kassie Benike of Eden, Kallie Cusack (Nick) of Jenison, MI and Kelsie Herriges (Brian) of Campbellsport; her brother Jack Lemke (Marie) of West Bend; and her sister-in-law Lucille Daanen of De Pere.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, February 16th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Mecan River Outfitters and Lodge (W720 State Road 23, Princeton).