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Benjamin Denzinger Obituary

DENZINGER, BENJAMIN SIMON JR., 88, of Prospect, KY, passed away on Tuesday evening at his home surrounded by the family he loved and good friends. Ben was born December 6, 1923 in Louisville.

He was a veteran of the Navy and served during World War II aboard the USS Sage as Seaman First Class. Ben worked at Naval Ordnance and was a self employed Handyman. He had a powerful impact on the lives of those he touched and always had a kind word to offer.

He cherished his wife and loved his family and close friends. Ben loved to fish and dance with his wife, as well as hunting and fishing with friends and family. He played the banjo and mandolin.

He was a man of faith and loved the Lord.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Jeanne (Browne) Denzinger; daughter, Sherry Vitatoe; two granddaughters, Angela Martin (Danny) and Mary Holtzman (Jamie); three great-grandchildren, Robert Holtzman, Cheri Holtzman and Madison Martin; sister, Bette Rose Connelly.

A service to celebrate the life of Ben will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village. Entombment will follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens East.

Memorial gifts may be made to Lion's Club International or School for the Blind. Please visit us at www.archlheadywestport.com to leave a condolence for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal from Sep. 20 to Sep. 22, 2012.

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Mary Jo OBarr

October 14, 2013

Jeannie,

Praying you'll return to WISE for fellowship, we love & miss you.

September 22, 2012

I also worked with Ben at the Naval Ordnance and I liked him. I'm sure he will be missed by many.

Floyd Carter

Mary Jo O'Barr

September 21, 2012

So sorry for your loss but surely heavens gain! Ben was loved and made a lasting impression upon all who knew him. His witty personality was enjoyed by all. Thoughts of love & many prayers are with you during these difficult days.

Angie Martin

September 20, 2012

My dear Pop, will love you always. You were my grandpa, friend, and play buddy. I will always treasure the time I had with you in my life.

Love - Ang

Charles Wilson

September 20, 2012

I had the honor to work beside Ben at Naval Ordnance. He was a wise man of great decency and an advanced sense of humor. I'm sure he will be deeply missed by his family and close friends. I wish I had known he lived so close to me.

Cathy West-Head

September 20, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Ben, my prayers are with you all. He was one of the most impressive and Godly man I have ever known. My heart is so sad today.

September 20, 2012

We will always love you Pop and miss you dearly.
Gayles

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