Gail Benroth

Gail Allen Benroth passed away after complications from multiple strokes and a battle with pneumonia on March 19th, 2015.  Gail was born in Lima, Ohio October 29th, 1942.  He served four years in the US Air Force as a Jet Engine Mechanic before attending college at Utah State University where he earned a degree in Social Work and Elementary Education.  While attending USU he met his wife, Joan Ball (Williams), they were married in 1970 and married for 26 years.  He worked as an elementary school teacher in Lima, Ohio for four years and then relocated to Tooele in 1974 to teach at East Elementary and Dugway Elementary.  In later years Gail worked as a fireman for the Dugway and Ditto Fire Departments.  His passion for skiing and sailing consumed most of his free time and spurred his own small, garage-run business “Benroth’s Ski & Sail”.  Gail was a man of many talents, he loved creating new recreational toys and spending time outdoors. He is survived by his four children, Brent (Becky) Benroth, Ryan (Melissa) Benroth, Eric (Amy) Benroth, Kristy (Ryan) Lee and seven grandchildren.    He is also survived by his sister. Nona (Jim) Baber and sister, Thea (Dan) Caron.  He is preceded in death by his father, Noland Eugene Benroth, Mother, Margaret “Peggy” Alene Follas, and brother, Gene Benroth.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 26, at the LDS Church located at 141 W 200 N (Utah Ave) in Tooele, UT at 7:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to help the family to cover funeral expences, a donation account is available at HeritageWest Credit Union, acct **637.

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