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Harry Benshoff
1947 - 2020
Harry Benshoff
1947 - 2020
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BORN
1947
DIED
2020
Harry Benshoff Obituary
SIDNEY — Harry L. Benshoff, age 73 of Sidney, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Wilson Health Emergency Room.
He was born March 6, 1947, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Robert Benshoff and Imogene (Shroyer) Donald. He married Paula (Swiger) Benshoff on Aug. 31, 1968, and she survives.
Left to cherish his memory include son, Ryan Benshoff, of Sylva, North Carolina; daughter, Kary (Stephen) Chan, of Findlay; grandchildren, Daisy Benshoff, Lucian Chan, Kieran Chan and Dylan Benshoff; and half brother, Lewis (Mary) Donald, of Lancaster.
He was preceded in death by brother, Robert Benshoff, and sister, Patty Burns.
Harry was a 1965 graduate of Riverside High School. He worked at LeRoi Dresser for over 25 years. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and fishing. He loved classic cars and attending cars shows. He could be seen walking his dog, Jackson, every morning in Tawawa Park. He loved spending time with family and friends and will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2020, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SCARF, P.O. Box 671, Sidney, OH 45365.
Arrangements for the Benshoff family are in the care of Adams Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at theadamsfuneralhome.com.
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Paul Reed
June 10, 2020
Im so sorry Paula. My condolences to you and your family. I have many great memories as a team mate of Harrys on the Gilardi Boys softball team. It seems like such a long time ago. Paul Reed, Pendleton, South Carolina
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Judy (Taglieber) Poppe
June 8, 2020
Paula, I am so very sorry to learn of Harrys passing. Thinking of you during this sorrowful time.
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