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Bennet STELLY Obituary
Bennet "Ben" Paul Stelly of Kingsland, Texas died on March 1, 2017. He was born to Octave and Susie Stelly on August 14, 1942 in Kaplan, Louisiana. He graduated from Kaplan High School. He married Mary Rose Merka on October 5, 1963, and had two children, Monica and Mark.
Ben joined the Air Force and served his country 20 years. During his service, Ben was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, AF Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, AF Longevity Service Ribbon with four Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, AF Outstanding Unit Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster, and AF Good Conduct Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters. After retiring from the Air Force, Ben worked 20 years for the State of Texas.
Ben was devoted to his family and enjoyed having everyone together over delicious food and drinks, especially food from his Louisiana roots. He always looked forward to the annual vacations he and his family took together, even as his children started their own families. He loved traveling and cruising with Mary, especially meeting new people and experiencing new cultures. Ben enjoyed classic country music and car racing.
Ben is survived by his wife, Mary, his daughter Monica and her husband Matt of Austin and his grandchildren Trevor and Jack, his son Mark and his wife Alisa of Austin and his grandchildren Benjamin and Maeve. He is also survived by his brother Duffy Stelly and his wife Nelda of Horseshoe Bay, TX and sister Revella Norman of The Villages, Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A rosary will be held at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, TX on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm with a viewing to follow at 3:00 pm. A burial service with military honors will be held on Monday, March 6 at 10:00 am at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ben's name to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association.
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Lonna Duncan
February 27, 2025
Miss the big guy. Many happy memories. Love
Lonna Duncan
February 28, 2020
A good friend gone, but not forgotten.
Mary
March 31, 2017
I will always remember our love story and take comfort in our many beautiful memories. Thank you for preparing me for life without you.
John Rupp
March 13, 2017
Ben and I served together in the Air Force and we have kept in touch these many years. Along with Mary we have shared many great memories together which I will always treasure. Mary, Lois and I will keep you in our prayers and in our hearts.
Joe D and Dorothy Vrabel
March 5, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patrick Vrabel
March 5, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Revella Norman
March 4, 2017
My sympathy to Mary, Monica & Mark
Lonna Duncan
March 4, 2017
We've lost a loved one. Strength to family and friends.
Kelley Gilbert
March 3, 2017
Mr. Ben was very good to our family. He always looked out for us while growing up in Dove Creek/Round Rock. Prayers for Ms. Mary, Monica, and Mark. May he rest in peace.
Love to all.
Kelley Gilbert (O'Brien)
Gregory Stelly
March 3, 2017
My Uncle was so cool and thoughtful I will miss him. May he rest in peace. CMT is an heredity disease there are 90 different types of this disease. Both my Dad and I have this I am in the early stages. So as the family has requested instead of sending flowers please send a donation to the CMT Foundation here is the link: http://www.cmtfoundation.org/donate/donate-com-.html Thank You
Mary Gonzalez Wiser
March 3, 2017
Mary Rose,
So sorry for your loss. I lost my husband 11 years ago this past January. I know it is a hard time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God grant you strength to get through this. Stay strong and take care of yourself.
Tom Cervenka
March 2, 2017
Mary Rose,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle (Meuth) Fiorentini
March 2, 2017
I worked with Ben at Austin State School. He was a very sweet man. May God grant you peace and comfort.
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