Jeff A. Benner's video: Rev Roger L Benner - Every day we can begin anew Sermon

Rev. Roger Lee Benner, born March 31, 1935 to Forrest and Aline Pfau Benner, passed away on Friday, October 14th, 2011 in McComb, MS. Roger was born and lived in the San Diego, CA area until he began his two year service in the US Army. Roger received a Bachelor's degree in Animal Husbandry from California Polytechnic University.   After graduation Roger worked in Agriculture and Agricultural sales until 1973 when he entered the Seminary in Springfield, IL and then served as a Pastor for the Lutheran Church for 30 years in churches in CA, WI, TX and AZ. After retiring from the ministry he and his wife moved to Magnolia, MS to be near family.   Roger touched the lives of many people including his wife of 50 years, Kathleen “Kathi” Butler Benner, his son Jeff Benner and his wife Denise and their children Kristina, Dallas, Josiah, Jeremiah and Jedidiah, his son Steve Benner and his wife Colleen and their children William, John and Amy, his sister Janice Vanderhyde and her husband Charles and his 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.   In Roger's younger days he enjoyed riding his horse in the backcountry and playing in a Country and Western band with his friends. Roger enjoyed working on various home projects, traveling around the country with his wife touring many historical sites, parks and museums and was very dedicated to researching his family genealogy.   For relaxation he enjoyed reading historical fiction and non-fiction, westerns and listening to music, especially Hank Williams Sr.   Roger was a loving and caring father and husband whose positive attitude and sound counsel will be missed by all. Roger always put the needs of others before his own and always gave a lending hand when it was needed. Roger celebrated life every day, and at his request no memorial services will be held.