Mr. William E. Benner

May 25, 1951 - March 17, 2019

Benner, William Edward Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, brother in law, uncle, and grandfather. William Edward Benner Jr. passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born on May 25, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents William and Verena. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Stroot, his eldest son, William (wife Alexa), son Michael (wife Rebecca, granddaughters Lillian & Cecelia), son Daniel (wife Kimberly). Bill attended Christian Brothers College Highschool and Florissant Valley Community College. He sold food for Bunn Capitol and Standard Foods and was an organist in the Catholic church for over thirty years. Bill “Maddog” Benner was the lead singer of Expanded Sound, and also sang with EIB quartet, and a number of other quartets. He is an Emeritus member of the Ambassadors of Harmony. Whenever Bill met someone, The Ambassadors of Harmony always entered the conversation. Bill loved two things in life: his family and music. Or perhaps three—he also enjoyed cooking. But it was his music that drew out his larger than life presence. Bill used music to navigate his spiritual life and to share his authentic nature with everyone. Bill was a longtime resident of St. Louis (Spanish Lake). Services: Service will be held at St. Martin de Porres (615 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, Missouri 63042) on March 23 at 10:30. Donations to St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in lieu of flowers.