Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Ben Ballinger Obituary
Age 93 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Ben was born in Liberty Township, Ohio, on May 8, 1929, to Daniel Ballinger and Janie (Gadd) Ballinger. He was a Medical Corpsman Sergeant in the United States Airforce for 3 years, and upon being honorably discharged he married Geraldine Fischer on February 16, 1952. Ben retired from the police force after 27 years of service in 1981. He was a little league coach, soccer coach and a Boy Scout leader.
Ben is survived by his children, Christina (Eric) Hawley, Deborah (Larry) Shelley, Michelle Ballinger, Rev. Thomas (Sandra) Ballinger and Theresa (John) Lenhoff; daughter-in-law, Mari Beth Ballinger; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Ben was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Geraldine Ballinger; three sons, Ben Ballinger II, Gregory Ballinger and Jeffrey Ballinger; and 9 siblings.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 10:30AM with Deacon Thomas Ballinger and Father Larry Tharp co celebrant. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ben Ballinger
Make a Donation
in Ben Ballinger's name
Memorial Events
for Ben Ballinger
How to support Ben's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ben Ballinger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
