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for Benjamin Derfel
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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.
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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.
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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11:00 a.m.
Goodman-Bensman Funeral Home4750 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, WI 53211
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