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Benjamin Laubacher Obituary
BENJAMIN DANIEL LAUBACHER, III
Benjamin Daniel Laubacher III, age 66, of Springfield, VA, on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Invoa Fairfax Hospital. Beloved husband of Maureen Laubacher; loving father of Benjamin D. Laubacher IV (Rai), Christopher Laubacher (Eileen) and Patrick Laubacher (Stacey); devoted grandfather of Benjamin V, Kaitlyn, Brandon, Natalie, Joanna, Michael, Lindsey, Caroline, Matthew and Nicholas. Benjamin is also survived by his siblings, David Laubacher, Ann Watts (Dick), George Laubacher (Carol), Greg Laubacher (Joanne) and Pam Swigert (Steve). Benjamin is preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Laubacher.A visitation will be held, Friday, January 20, 2012 at DEMAINE FUNERAL HOME, 5308 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held, Saturday, January 21, 2012 at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, 7600 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Benjamin's honor to the National MS Society. Please go to www.nationalmssociety.org and click on donate, click on donate to an existing fund; then enter Benjamin's name and click find a fund; then click on Benjamin's name. www.demainefunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Laubacher
Julie, Matt, Jack & Charlie Schlingman
January 30, 2012
Thank you for sharing these amazing pictures, they are lovely. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and Grandpa Ben will always be in our hearts. xoxo
Howard Lerner
January 29, 2012
Maureen,
I was sad today to hear of your loss. Ben was a wonderful man and I'm sure you have great memories to hold on to. I also know you have a terrific family to give each other strength. Take care.
Ben, Maureen; Bob, Gayla
Bob & Gayla Schoenborn
January 28, 2012
Maureen,
It is hard to express in words the sorrow that Gayla and I feel in your loss. Ben was the essence of a "good" man and the smartest person I've ever known. We will miss his wit and humor. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
Lois Anderson
January 23, 2012
Maureen and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Ben. He faught such a brave battle with Ms. I know your pin and your sorrow. My prayers are with your family.
Lois Anderson
Vince and Felicia West
January 23, 2012
Maureen,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Betsy Diedrich Walker
January 22, 2012
I grew up with Ben and we were in the same class from kindergarten through high school. He was always a positive and happy guy. I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful family he had and I am certain his loss will be felt very deeply.
Betsy (Diedrich) Walker
Steve Wichelt
January 21, 2012
Maureen, I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Brad Broemmel
January 21, 2012
I worked with Ben from 2004 to 2012. Many of us admired Ben's courage and determination in the face of his daily struggle. He contributed to the security of our nation throughout and I am proud to have served along side him. He was an inspiration and to me was a living example of Lk 9:23, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."
January 21, 2012
Dear Maureen, we were sad to learn about Ben's passing. We know that you will miss him terribly but that your faith and family will give you solace. We would be there for the service if we could.
Love,
Sharon and Bob Hubbard
Bill Wetzork
January 20, 2012
Maureen, Ben was a colleague of mine. He was a smart, and dignified gentleman in every sense of the word who made significant contributions
to this nation's security throughout his long career. He will be sorely missed.
I would like to offer you and your family two ancient Irish blessings:
For Ben:
You go home this night to your home of winter, to your home of autumn, of spring and of summer; you go home this night to your lasting home, to your eternal bed, to your eternal sleeping.
Sleep, oh sleep in the quiet of quietness,
Sleep, oh sleep in the way of guidance,
Sleep, oh sleep in the love of all loving.
For you and your family:
May Our Lady, who with a mother's love wipes away our tears and makes all manner of things well, intercede on behalf of those who are suffering the pain of loss. May God heal their grief, strengthen their faith and grant that their loved one rests in peace with Him for all eternity.
Rachel & Paul Macias
January 19, 2012
Maureen & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in prayers and thoughts. The pictures are lovely and really capture how much Ben contributed to his family, wife, community and country. The world is a better place because of him.
Sheila Smith
January 19, 2012
I went from 3rd grade to 12th grade with Ben at Santa Clara in Oxnard, Calif. He is where the turn 'Nice Guy" came from. Sorry for his family's loss.
Marilyn Barker
January 19, 2012
Marilyn Barker
January 19, 2012
Gary & Marilyn Barker
January 19, 2012
My Dear cousin, Maureen,
You were the light of Ben's life. The two of you shared a love that was not only beautiful but was inspiring. This love and respect you will always have.
Much Love,
Marilyn
Rosalind Hager
January 19, 2012
What a lovely set of pictures in the photo gallery - looks like Ben was a great husband/father/grandfather. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time in your life.
Marilyn Croker Barker
January 19, 2012
You will always be part of my life - not just a cousin - but my dear friend who I loved as a brother.
Marilyn Croker Barker
January 19, 2012
Stephamie Schoenborn Senner
January 19, 2012
Dear Maureen, I am so sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ben was like a wonderful uncle to me and Thomas growing up: always wise and funny, patiently explaining anything from soccer to micrometers. We are each better people for having known him. Our love to you, -Stephanie Schoenborn Senner
Joe Pfeiler
January 19, 2012
I can still see Butch climbing up into the avocado tree on Granny Pfeiler's front lawn, to retrieve a stuck football one Sunday afternoon in the early 1960s.
Maureen, the love and support that you gave him can never be forgotten.
My heart goes out to all my cousins at this time.
Biswajit & Catherine Mojumdar
January 19, 2012
Maureen: We are sorry to hear that Ben passed away. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ben will be taken care of by God now. We are sorry for your loss.
Ophelia Baxter
January 19, 2012
Maureen,
I'm so sorry to get your email about Ben's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Ophelia
William and Sharnese Senior
January 19, 2012
Maureen, William and I are so sorry to hear that Ben has passed. We are sure he will be greatly missed. We will have you and your family in our prayers.
Jennifer Carrigan
January 19, 2012
Pat, Stacey, Lindsey and Matthew,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father/grandfather. Our thoughts are prayers are with you!
The Carrigan Family
Tibby Clegg
January 18, 2012
Maureen: I am very sorry to hear that Ben passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
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