Charley passed away on October 30, 2007. He was a long time Veterinarian and Professor at Bel-Rae Institue of Animal Technology. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Janna; children Erinn and Chad; mother Barbara Bramley; sister Dana (John) Hubbach; niece Mimi (David) Tenace; nephew Jeff (Jocelyn) Hubbach; sister-in-law Jackie (John) Dunn. He is son of the late Dr. Robert K. Benkelman and brother of the late Bay M. Benkelman. Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 5, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial, Colorado. Donations may be made to Bel-Rae Institute of Animal Technology c/o Dr. Charles Benkelman Memorial Scholarship, 1681 S. Dayton, Denver, CO. Please express sentiments at www.horancares.com.