Hometown: Oxford Junction, Iowa June 05, 1942 - July 08, 2014

Otto Cyril Benischek, 72, of Hanceville Alabama peacefully joined the Lord in Eternity Tuesday morning, July 8th 2014, at the Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama. Otto was born to Otto J. and Esther (Ruchotscke) Benischek in rural Oxford Junction on June 5, 1942. Growing up on the family farm, Otto attended Iowa State University and pursued a long career in Insurance, which concluded as the Marketing Director for Alabama Benefits Inc. of Huntsville, Al. As an Auburn fan, Otto was a champion for the underdog and enjoyed playing softball and watching anything having to do with race cars, but most of all loved being with family and friends. He spent countless hours in the community and frequented local eateries where he would befriend all that would return a smile. Otto was proud of his family and would tell you about each of them if you had the time and returned the smile. His family, friends, and professional peers sought his knowledge and wisdom out and knew what he said was sound. Otto was a member of Saint Ann's Annunciation of the Lord in Decatur, Alabama was an Elks Officer and served as a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. Otto was preceded in death by his parents, Eshter and Otto J. (June 28, 2014), and an infant brother, Gerald. His memory is honored by his fiance, Debra Young and three children, Victoria Williams (Todd), Matthew Benischek (Alice), and Nathaniel Benischek (Sarah) and grandchildren; Matthew J. Benischek, Jessica Benischek, Desynie Henry, Morgan Williams, Ashtyn Williams, Hannah Benischek, Levi Benischek and Aurora Young, also siblings, Carolyn Zaruba of Clarence, IA, Steven (Barb) Benischek of Lost Nation, IA, Mary Jo Smiley of Anamosa, IA and Beverly (Mark) Valerius of Davenport, IA. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, July 11th at Hanceville Funeral Home with an additional service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oxford Junction, Iowa on Saturday at 2:00 PM, friends may call from 1 to 2p.m. service time at the church. Lahey Funeral Service in Oxford Junction, Iowa is assisting with the service.