Person:Joseph Beno (1)

From the St. Wenceslaus history book, written by his neice, Janice:

Father Joe Beno was born in the Beno home in Scappoose on July 23, 1923, joining his “big” sister Helen. He grew up in Scappoose, but attended St. Frederic Catholic Grade School in St.Helens, then graduated in the Class of 1941 at Scappoose High School. During his youth he often went fishing with the pastors: Father Hotovy (1931-1940) and Father Hermann (1945- 1947).

After graduation from SHS, he worked at Bonneville Power Administration for two years before serving in the US Army. After his discharge he enrolled at the University of Portland, graduating in 1950. In 1951 he entered Mount Angel Seminary to begin studies for the priesthood. He would return to Scappoose during the summers, living with the Barta family, and often helped Fr. Manik (1947-1966) around the parish.

Father Beno was ordained on May 18, 1957, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, and the following day said his First Mass at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. He was either the pastor or assistant pastor in many parishes throughout the Archdiocese: St. Joseph’s, Salem; St. Mary’s, Eugene; St. Michael’s, Oakridge; Sacred Heart, Medford; and St. Monica’s, Coos Bay. After his retirement he moved into his father’s house in St. Helen’s and continued to enjoy substituting for short-term assignments for his fellow priests. In 2008 because of health concerns, he moved to Blessing House in Tigard where he currently resides, only one mile from his sister Helen Barta, living in Hearthstone at Murrayhill.

Traveling was one of Father Beno’s passions as he loved to visit many countries and make many new friends. Always an active person, he enjoyed swimming, hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, camping, bicycling and skiing.

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Rev Fr Joseph John Beno, in Find A Grave.
2.   Larry Rocha, and Nancy Rocha. Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church Centennial History Book. (2011)
   p. 21.
3. ↑ United States. National Archives and Records Administration (ARC # 1263923). World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946. (2002).

   Name: Joseph J Beno
   Event Date: 07 May 1943
   Event Place: Portland, Oregon, United States
   Marital Status: Single, without dependents
   Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
   Race: White
   Citizenship Status: citizen
   Birth Year: 1923
   Birthplace: OREGON
   Education Level: 1 year of college
   Civilian Occupation: Bookkeepers and cashiers, except bank cashiers
   Military Rank: Private
   Army Branch: No branch assignment
   Army Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
   Source Reference: Civil Life
   Serial Number: 39331656
   Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
   Box Film Number: 14236.189
   
   Affiliate Publication Title: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946
   
   Citing this Record
   "United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMKT-ZY6 : 5 December 2014), Joseph J Beno, enlisted 07 May 1943, Portland, Oregon, United States; citing "Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946," database, The National Archives: Access to Archival Databases (AAD) (http://aad.archives.gov : National Archives and Records Administration, 2002); NARA NAID 1263923, National Archives at College Park, Maryland.