Ben Wixen

Ben Wixen

Ben Wixen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2009.
Ben Wixen Ben Wixen, 78, a resident of Indio, Calif. passed away peacefully in the company of his family on March 30, 2009. A Veteran of the United States Army, Ben was a successful businessman and proud patriarch. He is survived by his wife, Francine; daughter, Julie (Mark) Strain, sons, Jeffrey and Marc; and two grandchildren, Brian (Jennifer) Strain and Donna Strain. Services will be held Wed., April 1st at 10:00 AM at Congregation Emanu El, 3512 N. "E" Street in San Bernardino, Calif. A private internment will take place at Mount Sinai Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Emanu El.

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Barbara Kreger

April 1, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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