Rudy Benkert

Rudy Benkert, 66, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Wednesday, December 24th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Philadelphia on July 11, 1959, he was a son of the late Rudolph & Gilda (Riccio) Benkert.

Married 38 years, he was the husband of Patricia (Bilinski) Benkert.

Rudy was a 1978 graduate of Lincoln High School. He earned an associate degree from Philadelphia Community College.

He served in the U.S. Navy as a STG2.

Rudy was employed as a field technician for Domino for 37 years.

He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.

Rudy was very involved in Boy Scouts and served as a youth football and PIAA referee for many years.

In addition to his wife, Rudy is also survived by two sons: Ryan Benkert & Eric Benkert, two grandsons: Orrin Wilde, & Viktor Wilde, siblings: Linda Lyman, wife of Ray, Delaware, Anthony Benkert, Philadelphia, Mary Smith, wife of Andy, Indiana, Donna Sliwka, Bensalem, & Joseph Benkert, husband of Irene, Michigan, and nieces & nephews.

A Committal Service will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville on Wednesday, January 7th at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blood Cancer United, Attn. Donor Services, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087, to support Lymphoma Research Efforts.