Dorothy Benz

BENZ, Dorothy, of Otterbein Retirement Community Lebanon and formerly of Riverside, OH passed away Friday October 23, 2009. Born November 28, 1921 in Dayton, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ella Kreitzer and sister, Helen Shade. She leaves to cherish her memory husband of 63 years, Ernest, at Otterbein; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Toni Benz of Beavercreek; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Chuck Kardon of Dayton; grandchildren, Amy and Brad Buzzell of Beavercreek; and David and Jen Bollheimer of Dayton; and great grandchildren Becca and Lexi Buzzell and Luke Schaid. She also leaves her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Clara Kreitzer and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Dorothy was a gentle, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who always put others before herself. She will be held in the hearts of all who knew and loved her forever. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, October 26, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Beavercreek with Reverend Barb Schnecker officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Otterbein. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Otterbein Benevolence Fund, 580 N State Route 741, Lebanon OOH 450-8839.