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Bennie Santjer Obituary
February 29, 1952 - July 14, 2021
Kennewick, Washington - Bennie Eugene Santjer, 69, died July 14th, 2021 in Kennewick, Washington. He was born February 29th, 1952 in Sunnyside, Washington to Lester and Harriet Santjer. He went to school in Sunnyside and in Burien where he graduated in 1970. Two days after he graduated, he joined the Navy and was on the aircraft carrier the Oriskany. He married Darla Ihrig and had 2 children; Bobbie and Benjamin. He has 3 grandchildren; Carissa Castilleja, Skyler Castilleja and Shaylyn Santjer. He married Denise Santjer May 27, 1989 in Reno, Nevada. He has 3 stepchildren; Amber, Doland, and Lance. Lance preceded him in death July 25th, 1998. He worked at Hanford 35 years as a cement mason and on patrol.
A funeral service will be held at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 11:00AM. Interment will follow service at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
The family invites you to sign their online guest book at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com.
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gunnar anderson
July 23, 2021
sorry to hear. ben , jim and lester are good people. new them all trough working same trade
Steve and Tracy Kennedy
July 22, 2021
A kind soul, master craftsman, dear friend. May his memory be a blessing to all those who knew and loved him.
Dave May
July 22, 2021
Ben will be missed. I always appreciated his humbleness and giving soul.
Peggy Coble
July 20, 2021
You will always be in the campground of our hearts. You and Denise are greatly loved!
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Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home - Kennewick1401 S. Union St., Kennewick, WA 99338
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