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Keith Benedict Obituary
Keith was born in Evansville, Indiana on January 24, 1954, to the late Keith Joyce and Jean Leah (Gabel) Benedict. He was a graduate of North High School and earned his masters degree in Industrial Management from University of Southern Indiana. Keith worked as an instructor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Southern Indiana. He enjoyed creating things by hand in his own machine shop. Keith had a lifelong passion for firearms.
Keith is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nan (Kleiman) Benedict of Evansville, IN; son, Zandr Martin (Beth) of Bloomington, IN; and several nieces and nephews.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Judy Hightower.
No services will be held at Browning Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a local animal shelter or American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.
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bruce fornesi
January 14, 2026
Never met but talked on email a few times a class act god speed
Bruce
Vicki Gardner
January 14, 2026
Nan, I am deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words I could say that would be enough.
Susie Babb
January 13, 2026
Nan,
Though we´ve never met I feel as though I know. Keith talked about you often. My late husband Terry first met Keith through USI Engineering Dept. I´ll never forget the day Keith walked into our shop(Apex Tool)and said Nan and I want to start a scholarship in your son´s name. You had no idea that was a request of Brock´s scribbled on a little scrape of paper as just in case. Terry immediately opened his desk drawer and showed it to Keith. Now almost 20 years later it has grown in value to over $52,000. Thanks to you and Keith.
After that we shared business with Bigfoot.
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Keith was a man who wouldn´t let anything get him down.
Feel free to call or text me. 812-204-3587
Prayers and love,
Susie Babb and family
William Leth
January 13, 2026
Keith and I were best friends since the mid-eighties and shared many experiences and adventures together as though we were brothers. Through thick and thin we loved and respected each other and had each others backs. The depth to which he will be missed for the rest of my life, I cannot even begin to fathom. I am missing a part of my family, the brother I never had, a friend beyond my imagination.
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