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Harmon Benschoter Obituary

Harmon H. Benschoter

May 25, 1934 - April 20, 2024

Harmon H. Benschoter of Grand Rapids, Ohio, passed away April 20, 2024, at the age of 89. Harmon was born May 25, 1934, to Sylvia (Woessner) and Raymond Benschoter. Harmon proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy as a torpedo man during the Korean War. When he returned home, he met Janet (Walerius) and they were married on December 6, 1958. He began working at Johns Manville in the maintenance department and worked his way up to become the plant engineer before retiring after 39 years. Harm was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. After retirement he enjoyed being the captain of his fishing charter on Lake Erie, 'The Last Dime II'. He also enjoyed farming and was always ready to lend a hand when needed. Harm enjoyed traveling with family and friends and was proud to say he had travelled to all 50 states-making the trip to Alaska four years ago to complete this adventure. Harm was a proud life member of the Grand Rapids American Legion Post 232 where he served as Commander for several terms. He was a member of the Grand Rapids Masonic Lodge, Eastern Stars, and a member of the Grand Rapids Calvary Church.

Harm is survived by his loving wife, Janet of 65 years; children, Pam Roberts (Mike), Kevin Benschoter (Denise), Kathy McCollum (Jody); grandchildren, Kristen (Matt), Adrienne, Taylor, Torie, Logan, and Abby; great-grandchildren, Harper, Harlow and Matt. He is survived by brother, Roger (Bonnie); and sister-in-law, Donna; and several nieces and nephews. Harm was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Sylvia Benschoter; and brother, James Benschoter.

Friends are invited to gather Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Calvary Church, 24362 3rd St., Grand Rapids, Ohio 43522. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Rapids Calvary Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of Harm's favorite charities Flag City Honor Flight, PO Box 885, Findlay, Ohio 45839; or to the Grand Rapids American Legion Post 232, 12580 S. River Rd., Grand Rapids, Ohio 43522 .

Arrangements were entrusted with Habegger Funeral Services. Habegger Funeral Services is honored to serve Harmon's family. We invite you to share a fond memory or condolence by visiting www.habeggerfuneralservices.com

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Published by The Blade from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2024.

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Barbara Shaneour

December 18, 2024

Many Rainbow and Eastern Star memories

Barbara shaneour

April 27, 2024

Memories and prayers are with you.

Jim & Lauren Sieczkowski

April 24, 2024

Our condolences and prayers to your family.
May his love and memories comfort your hearts.

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