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Robert J.
Benzing
Apr 14, 1930 — Nov 12, 2020
Robert John Benzing, 90, of Delaware, OH passed away on November 12, 2020. Bob was born to John and Ida (Gerber) Benzing, on April 14, 1930, in Lancaster, NY. He graduated from Purdue University with an engineering degree. Bob served in the United States Air Force and spent his career working at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. His family is proud of his many career accomplishments and awards including his service as President of the American Society of Lubrication Engineers. Bob retired to his beloved Vermont where he remained active, devoting many hours volunteering for his church, serving his town, and enjoying the state he loved so much. More than anything Bob loved his family. He married Joyce Smith Benzing in 1963, who survives him after fifty-seven years of marriage. He and his wife recently spent two years compiling their family's history with photographs and stories to remember them by. Bob is also survived by daughter Tracy Ann Gillam (Steve) and son Timothy John Benzing (Joy). He was known as "Poppy" to his grandchildren (Whitney Benzing, Kendall Gillam, Henry Benzing, Erza Benzing and Connor Gillam) and great-grandchildren (Thomas and Alydia Lawyer), who will miss him dearly. Bob was known for his love of travel and took many memorable trips over his lifetime. He captured thousands of photographs and loved to share them along with tales of his trips. Bob was always accompanied by his wife and often by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. HIs family will cherish the time and adventures they had together. A small family service will be held graveside on Friday, November 20th, at the Lancaster Rural Cemetery in Lancaster, NY. Bob will be laid to rest near his beloved parents, not far from where he was born. Please share condolences at www.wendelandloecherinc.com
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