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Benjamin F. Pelphrey

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Benjamin “Ben” F. Pelphrey, 81, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1934 in Johnson County, KY, the son of Grant and Lucinda (Ward) Pelphrey. He was a 1953 graduate of Vanlue High School.

Ben married Pamela “Pam” Rafferty on June 15, 1996 at Grace Lutheran Church in Fremont and she survives. Ben was a Manufacturing Engineer Manager at Atlas Industries and retired in 1997 after nineteen years of service. He was a Life member of the Loyal Order of The Moose and a member of the Fremont VFW and Eagles. Ben enjoyed cooking, fishing, golf, home improvements, going to the fair and watching NASCAR. He was an avid Detroit Lions and Tigers fan and an Ohio State Buckeye fan.

Ben is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Pamela “Pam” Pelphrey, Fremont, OH; children, Rita (Ron) Mills, Fort Mohave, AZ and Jeff (Ping) Pelphrey, Fostoria, OH; grandchildren, Katlyn Cole, Sarah Pelphrey and Ting Ting Guan; great grandchildren, Matthew Cole, Michael Cole and Evelyn Grace Trausch.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Grant, Garrett, Gordon, Clark and David; sisters, Clara, Cordia, Cora, Martha and June.

Visitation: Tuesday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.

Service: Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 10:30 am at the funeral home with Pastor Jody Rice officiating.

Burial: Four Mile House Cemetery

Memorials: Donor’s Choice or
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  1. Barb Gangwer

    October 18, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    Pam, I am so sorry to hear about Ben. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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  2. Jim Pelphrey

    October 19, 2015 at 11:39 pm

    Pam, Rita, and Jeff: We are sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you. I have fond memories of spending summers at the lake and visiting you on the farm outside of Arcadia. Jim and Lisa

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  3. Scott and Louie Bilger

    October 20, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    Pam, so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

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  4. Dave & Sandy Burmeister

    October 26, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    Pam – So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. May your strong faith help carry you through the healing process ahead of you.
    Dave & Sandy

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