Benjamin N. Derfel

Benjamin N. Derfel

Benjamin Derfel Obituary

Published by Goodman-Bensman Funeral Home on Jun. 8, 2019.
Benjamin passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. Benjamin was a resident of Wisconsin at the time of passing. Benjamin N. Derfel "Big Ben" - Goodman-Bensman Jewish Funeral Home in Milwaukee and Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin Goodman-Bensman Jewish Funeral Home in Milwaukee and Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin June Benjamin N. Derfel "Big Ben" Service Information: Funeral service, Tuesday June 11th at 11:00 AM Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home 4750 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Whitefish Bay Map to Service Cemetery: Spring Hill Cemetery 166 S. Hawley Ct. Milwaukee Shiva: Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid 6880 N. Green Bay Avenue Glendale June 11th immediately following service There will also be a celebration of life at Bar Centro 804 E. Center Street Milwaukee June 11th starting at 6:00 PM Shiva 2: Home of Sue Derfel 4130 W. Hawthorne Trace Road, #101 Brown Deer Wednesday June 12th and Thursday June 13th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Memorial Contributions: American Diabetes Association 375 Bishop's Way Suite 220 Brookfield, WI 53005 MADACC 3839 W. Burnham St. West Milwaukee, WI 53215 Goodman-Bensman approves al.

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June 13, 2019

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June 13, 2019

So sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. May your prayers bring the comfort you need in this difficult time. Be confident that God is moved with compassion and understands your grief.
May Psalm 121 also bring you comfort.

June 11, 2019

Dear Sue and Ruth - May your memories comfort you and may the Lord give you peace.

Cheryl A. Holley

June 10, 2019

My deepest condolences and words of comfort to the Derfel family.

Adrienne Bebow

June 9, 2019

Sending my condolences to Ben's family and friends.
Ben and I had a couple of classes together at Nicolet.
I am sorry to hear of his passing.

Daley Katie/Maripat

June 9, 2019

Dear Sue & Ruth,
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mom wishes she could be there with you. but she is only a call away. Ben is at peace and watching over you now.

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Maripat Daley

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Yvonnd Stephan

June 9, 2019

My dear Sue & family-
Deepest sympathy on the loss of "Big Ben" - so young and way too soon gone.
My heart is with you at this very sad time.

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