(1955 Swanton High School Graduate)
Bendix P. (Ben) Roschmann, age 87, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of January 6, 2025.
He was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 29, 1937 to Bendix C. and Elsie (Fahlenklook) Roschmann. Ben was a 1955 Swanton High School graduate.
He began his working career at Hamill Manufacturing, taking leave to serve his time in the U.S. Navy.
After Hamill he went to Champion Spark Plug where he was a Supervisor of the Tool Room before moving into the Engineering Department.
After leaving Champion, he served as a consultant for them, traveling to many parts of the world to trouble shoot problems with machinery.
In 2002, he moved to White Springs, Florida where he kept busy helping the “old folks”. He also worked on several projects for the Methodist Church. He returned to Ohio 3 years ago due to his failing health.
Ben enjoyed playing golf, working in his yard and little machine shop, and caring for the many dogs he has had.
Ben is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Jane; children, Deb (Chris) Taylor, Cindy Toland, Benny (Trina) Roschmann, Jill (Jason) Hart, Jack (Denice) Roschmann; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Ben was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Wendy Roschmann; grandson, Joshua Hart and half-brother, Paul Stender.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton, where a Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Boze and Pastor Randy Ogburn officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Sanctuary, 8105 County Road 7-2, Delta, Ohio 43515.