Benno Black

Benno Black, age 96, of St. Louis Park, passed away October 13, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Martin and Helene (Graetz) Bloch; brother, Heinz Bloch. Survived by wife, Annette; son & daughter-in-law, Mark & Deanna Black; daughter & son-in-law, Helene & Michael Hornum; grandchildren, Arielle Black, Shanna Black, Marissa Black, Leia Black, Jonah Hornum, Shoshanah Hornum; great-grandchildren, Isabella Tachequi, Noah Tachequi, Carson Shaw. Benno was born in Breslau, Germany in 1925. Fleeing Nazi persecution, he had to leave his parents behind, traveling to the United Kingdom via the Kindertransport in 1939. Benno served in the British Armed Forces in World War II. He came to the Twin Cities in 1947 and worked at the Salkin and Linoff Company for many decades. In his later years, Benno was very active in participating in Holocaust education efforts, telling his story to many diverse audiences. His story was presented at the Kindertransport exhibit at the American Swedish Institute. Benno was happily married to his wife for 65 years. Graveside service 1:30 pm, SUNDAY, October 17th, ADATH YESHURUN CEMETERY, 5605 France Ave. S., Edina. Memorials preferred to the Kindertransport Association. SHIVA 7:00 pm Sunday, October 17th, at 1837 Parker Lane, St. Louis Park.