Mr. Francis Bennie Benninger, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the age of 85 years. He was born in Wallaceburg and was a son of the late William and Mary Ellen (Lozon) Benninger. Loving brother of Madeline (the late Doug) Emery, the late Veronica Benninger, the late George (Vera) Benninger and the late Helen (Fernand) Beaulieu. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and cousins. He will be missed by many friends and neighbours especially Fred and Monique Breton and Rob Stewart. Many thanks to all the staff of Riverport Restaurant. Friends will be received at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. (639 Elgin St, 519-627-2861) Wallaceburg on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m with prayers at 3:30 pm. A legion service will be held at 7 pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11 am from Our Lady Help of Christians Church. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the C.N.I.B. or charity of your choice may be left at the funeral home. As a living memorial, a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Francis Benninger. Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com.