Edwin William Benter

Edwin William Benter age 83, of Fox Lake, passed away on October 7, 2026 loved by family.

Ed was born in West Allis Wisconsin to Gertrude and William Benter.

Ed loved to learn. Following graduation from Mayville High School, he received degrees from Dodge County Teachers College, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Ed's entire career focused on public education. First as a teacher and then a school administrator.

Ed volunteered for a variety of public organizations. He was his church treasurer for 25 years. He was on the Town of Fox Lake town board for 27 years. He was a Dodge County Supervisor.

Following his retirement, he became an avid reader and world traveler.

He is survived by his wife; Lou Ellen and children; Christine (Darrell) Parsons, Susan (Andy) Quamme, Nina (Brad) Milbauer, and Rick Morgan. Grandchildren; Kadin, Parker and Casey Milbauer, Preston Morgan, Abby and Evie Quamme, and Sondra and Allie Parsons, his siblings; Lynne (Andy) Klemme and Terry (Candy) Benter, and sisters-in-law; Donna Benter and Lois Benter. He is further survived by many friends and other relatives.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; Gertrude and William Benter, his siblings; Dean Benter, David Benter and Eileen Mueller.

Following Ed's wishes, no services will be held.