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Charles Bensman Obituary
FINDLAY — Charles L. "Charlie" Bensman, age 60, of Findlay, Ohio, formerly of Minster, Ohio, died at 10:13 a.m. on Jan. 28, 2017, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, Ohio.
He was born on Dec. 6, 1956, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Rose (Broering) Bensman. He married Cynthia Christman on June 30, 1979, at Sacred Heart Church, McCartyville, Ohio. She survives in Findlay.
He is survived by children: Andrew and Britt Bensman, Holland, Ohio, Neil and Sarah Bensman, Wayne, Ohio, and Kristen Bensman, Findlay; grandchildren Drew, Jase, Steven and Tara; brothers and sisters Ken and Pat Bensman, New Bremen, Larry and Mary Bensman, New Bremen, Judy McGlothen, St. Marys, Nick and Diane Bensman, New Bremen; in-laws: Karen Bensman, Minster, Dave and Kathy Stammen, Greenville. He was preceded in death by brother James Bensman and sister Barb Stammen.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, North Baltimore, Ohio. He was a graduate of Minster High School, he received a BFA from Ohio University and a MFA from BGSU. Charlie was a fine art and Commercial Artist and an estimator for D. S. Brown.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio, with the Rev. Rick Nieberding celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Precious Blood Parish, Mercer County Right To Life and Mercer County Council on Aging. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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Erica Kelley (DSB)
February 1, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss.
Mike & Amy Vanderhorst
January 31, 2017
Our deepest sympathy Karen & Meghan and to entire family. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
January 31, 2017
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. CHARLIE WAS ALWAYS GOOD HEARTED AND WANTED TO HELP EVERYBODY. MAY HE REST NOW IN PEACE JIM MCGLOTHEN
January 31, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Charlie was in my grade in Minster. He was such a nice and very talented guy. My sincere sympathy. Lynn (Meiring) Bergman
Nancy Mescher Sheets
January 31, 2017
Please accept my sympathy to the Bensman family, especially my classmate, Ken.
Sue Homan
January 31, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Charlie was a classmate of mine. He was always such a kind and compassionate fellow. He will be missed.
Paul and Janice Workman
January 30, 2017
Cindy, you and your family have our sincere sympathy.
January 30, 2017
Cindy and Family , we were so sad to,hear of your loss.
Just know your in our thoughts & prayers
Thinking Of You Rich & Linda Mathias
KELLEY
January 30, 2017
ShMAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17are Condolences here.
Nicole Ruhe
January 29, 2017
Sarah & Neil - Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of your dad bring you comfort today, tomorrow and always.
Love, Kurt, Nicole, Elizabeth, Tyler and Dustin Ruhe
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