BENJAMIN WIESE III

SAN ANGELO - Benjamin F. "Benjie" Wiese III, 58, of Carlsbad , TX . passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 in a local hospital. Benjie was born May 20, 1950, in Houston, Texas,. to Benjamin F. Wiese Jr. and Anna Doris (Stevens) Wiese. He owned and operated Concho Rural Water Corporation since 1982. Benjie was not only the founder and operator of the North Concho Little League, but he was instrumental in the community, serving many committees including the Carlsbad Community Center, and for a period of time, the Water Valley School Board. Benjie was also active in the Fort Concho Water Utilities Association. He was a man of strength whose selfless compassion knew no bounds. He was a coat of many colors who was everything to everyone. He always spoke from his heart and believed that if he did that then everything would be ok. Benjie was full of great and wonderful stories and brought a since of comfort and laughter to those he encountered. He cherished his Coca-Cola collectibles alongside his passion for trains and antique tractors. His two major influences in his life were Henry Curtis and George Alexander. Above all else, he was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. Benjie has left behind a wonderful legacy that will always live in our hearts. Words will never do justice to this loss that has taken place. He was a great man and will be missed by many. Benjie was married to JoAnn Morgan on Oct. 25, 1973 in Carlsbad , Texas . He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife JoAnn Wiese of Carlsbad; children Ben Wiese IV and wife Jennifer of Carlsbad and Stephanie Voss and husband Chris of Lubbock; two grandchildren Canon and Boston Wiese of Carlsbad; two brothers Calvin Wiese and wife Eddie of Hamilton, Ohio and Clifton Wiese of San Angelo; three sisters Carolyn Kuhn and husband Charles, Linda Waller and husband Billy all of Carlsbad, Texas, Della Long and Shirley Bruenski and husband Danny all of Kingsville , Texas,. and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel with Jodi Weeks officiating. Burial will follow in Grape Creek Cemetery . Pallbearers will be Billy Skinner, Bob Stephens, Bryan Field, Danny Sears, Charles Kuhn and Billy Morgan.

October 7, 2008
Brenda Taylor Sanders
JoAnn and family - was devastated to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Brenda and Eddie Sanders

October 2, 2008
Paul Hanson Jones
Dear Joann and Carolyn, On behalf of the Hanson-Jones family I would like to extend to you and your entire family our deepest sympathy. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time. God will carry you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Paul Hanson Jones

September 30, 2008
Melissa Warren
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your loving husband and father. Our prayers are with you Joann, Stephanie and Ben. Sincerely, Jerry, Missy, Starr and Joey Warren

September 30, 2008
BECKIE ENGLISH
JOANN AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS KNOW THAT THE GOOD LORD IS WITH YOU AND WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS, BECKIE ENGLISH

September 30, 2008
The Finance Dept of Jim Bass Ford, Inc
To the family of Benji Wiese, We are so sad to hear about your loss. Benji was a very dear man. We all enjoyed helping him when he was purchasing a vehicle from us. We are all very sad to know that a customer that we all felt close to has passed on. May God be with you at this time and forever. Tulisha, Brandi and Rita

September 30, 2008
Missy~Melissa, Canteen, Cleo's daughter
Carolyn and Bill, sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and your families will be in my thoughts daily.

September 30, 2008
Bill and Carol Elliott
We join the community Benji was so integral to, in expressing our deepest sympathy to each of you whom Benji loved so dearly. The 'community' of which we refer is widespread. It isn't just his beloved Carlsbad, but rather it includes a big chunk of the Concho Valley. We called Benji our friend, and we knew him as an astute businessman, avid community supporter, tireless in his pursuit of goals set and a proud husband and father. He will be sorely missed by many. Benji deserves a well-earned rest from his labors. We pray the many good memories he's made with you will help ease your loss. Most Sincerely,

September 30, 2008
David Thompson
Weise family: I just visited with Benji Thurs. at the DIGTESS seminar. I know him from Little League affiliation...and the many times he helped the LL District with various last minute projects. All the good times, every kid playing thru LL in North Concho and this district will continue on as part of Benji's legacy...his never-ending-story. Like the energizer bunny...the good he has done will keep going and going and going. Well done, Benji!

September 30, 2008
Laurie
Ben and Jennifer, So sorry to hear of your loss. I know family means alot to you. Huggs to Stephanie and all your family.

September 30, 2008
Ben Greene
Lots of young men knew Benji from Little League. My deepest condoloences to the Wiese family.