Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:27 am

ROCHESTER - Ronald Wilson "Red" Benner, 75, of Rochester, died peacefully, Thursday, April 23, 2020, at home, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on March 17, 1945 and raised in Farmington, a son of Wilson and Phyllis (Wormstead) Benner.
He proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War, serving in Bamberg, Germany. He was also in the National Guard.
Red was a proud member of the American Legion Post #7.
Survived by his wife of six years Nancy; his sons: Scott, Steven and Eric Benner; daughter Erika Benner; brothers: Robert, Richard and Patrick Benner; stepdaughters: Kelly Verbicky and Kandi O'Brien; seven grandchildren: Niketa, Tyler, David, Paige, Jacob, Triston and Lillyan; step grandchild Spencer; also nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his first wife Debra L. (Emrich) Benner and sister Ellen Ryder.
He will be sorely missed by family and friends.