Benkofske, Clem "CJ," "Benny" age 85 of Brooklyn Center. Passed away June 19, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Carol; parents, sister, brothers-in-law; sisters-in law; and grandson, Connor. Beloved husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa. Besides spending time with family, Clem enjoyed fishing, golf, wood carving, railroad memorabilia, and during retirement, many hours with friends at the Brooklyn Center Civic Center. Survived by 8 children, Bernie Kemp, Mark, Dee Wahl, Gerald, Alane (Jeff) Lindgren, Loran, Neal (Lynda), Stephanie (Ken) Erickson; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother Fran; sisters, Joan & Vicky (Rod); brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law; and other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Mpls Veterans Home & Allina Hospice for the care they provided. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Friday, June 29, at the Church of St. Alphonsus, 7025 Halifax Ave, Brooklyn Center. Visitation 4-8PM Thursday, June 28, with Anoka Honor Guard at 6:30PM at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center and 2 hours prior to the service at church Friday. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Monday at 12:45PM. Evans-Nordby 763-533-3000 evansnordby.com

Published on June 24, 2018


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