Elaine Bensch Obituary
Elaine Rae Bensch, born November 30, 1950 in Akron, Ohio, was called home by the Lord on November 15, 2024.
Elaine was a loving, nurturing wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. Since she was born, she devoted her life to family. Anything she did was with passion and her whole heart.
She is preceded in death by her life-long husband Walter “Bill” Bensch Jr. Elaine is survived by her three sons Walter (Joanne) Bensch, Dale (Bernadine) Bensch, and David (Kathy) Bensch. Special grandson William (Angelina). Grandchildren JR, Paul, Michelle, Jonathan, Roger, David(Hayley), Steven (Robin), Aaron, Alexis(Mateo), Mercedes, Timmy, Christian, Hanna, Dale Jr. and Noah. Her angels and many more great-grandchildren.
Elaine will be deeply loved and missed by everyone she’s impacted. Her legacy and love will live on forever.
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