Harold Leslie Benn, 87, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Sheridan Medical Complex. Harold was born in Hannibal, MO, on October 11, 1923, the son of the late Harry and Alberta (Aldridge) Benn. He came to Kenosha in 1947. He served in the United States Army from March of 1944 until his honorable discharge in July of 1947. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. On November 27, 1948, he married Angeline Metallo in Racine. Harold was employed at Chrysler for 41 years retiring in 1988. He was a charter member of St. Therese Catholic Church, volunteering in many activities, and a long time member in the Holy Name Society and Ushers Club. He was also a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Assembly 1201 and member of Council No. 973. He was a member of the UAW Local 72 Retirees. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals but most of all simply enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Harold is survived by his wife Angeline of Kenosha; four sons, Harry (Maggie) Benn of Kenosha, Jeffrey (Nikki) Benn of Racine, Gregory (Tanya) Benn of Gaston, IN, and Gilbert Benn of Kenosha; and parent to nieces, Helen Anderson of San Diego, Dorothy Anderson of Kenosha, and Connie Coleman of the State of Washington, and their families. Harold is also survived by brother, James Benn of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Rena (Brian) Weyrauch of Kenosha, Lisa (Jeremy) Mengert of Appleton, Jacob and Monica Benn of Gaston, IN, Christopher, Taylor and Tori Benn of Kenosha; five great-grandchildren, Savannah, Addy, and Austin Weyrauch, and Bryce and Brooklyn Mengert; and great nieces, great nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Grycowski; niece, Rita Volpentesta; nephew, Marion Layton; and sister-in-law, Sandy Benn. The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and staff of Sheridan Medical Complex and Dr. Raymond Knight for the kind and compassionate care they gave Harold. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 11th, with a mass celebrated at St. Therese Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum with full military honors. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and also on Monday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Harold’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com