Benjamin F. Roehl, age 102 of New London passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Kindred Hearts of New London. In the final days and hours he was surrounded by his family.
Benjamin was born on October 24, 1917 on the family farm in the township of Bear Creek, as the son of the late William and Mathilda (Lueck) Roehl. He worked many years on the farm and in the area until he enlisted in the army. He proudly served his country in WWII.
On October 9, 1948 he was united in marriage to Pearl (Grawvunder) Roehl. Ben worked many years at the local Simmons Juvenile Furniture factory in New London. If he wasn’t working you would find him doing his own wood working projects at home, tinkering in the garage or out fishing. He was always willing to help a neighbor in need, he was never at rest. Ben knew how to have a good time too, many nights were spent playing cards with friends and family and every Sunday the Packer game would be on in the living room.
This great man that everyone else knew as Ben we knew as Grandpa. We were blessed with so many years with this amazing man. He taught us how to drive a car, he would stay up late to help us finish our school projects and he was at every baseball game. Even though he may have been working, he would always stop what he was doing to come and play with us. He was the kindest man and would never yell. He did have the greatest sense of humor and would always joke with us. Thinking back on the jokes he would play on us and then listening to him chuckle will always bring a smile to our face.
He is survived by his 3 grandchildren, Lisa (Brad) Griffin, New London; Cindy (Donald) Furman, New London; William (special friend, Heather), Stephensville; 5 Great Grandchildren, Jessica (Tyler) Kopetsky; Jordon Griffin, Noah, Kasey and Lilly Furman; and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren, Kylee, Ava and Mya Kopetsky. He is also survived by his brother Rueben Roehl.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Pearl, his daughter Beverly Baum, his brothers Herman and Leo “Bill” Roehl his sister Lydia Kilian, and his grandson Justin Griffin.
The family would like to thank Kindred Hearts of New London for taking special care the last few years and especially the last few days. You loved and cared for him like he was a part of your own family and we truly appreciate it.