Robert John Benner, age 53, of Lansing, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing.

The son of Judith & Troy Wendell, he was born on August 1, 1958 in El Paso, Texas and had worked as a painter.

Surviving are his parents, Judith and Troy Wendell.

Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.