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Lea Ida Benz Pfennig

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Birth	:	16 Sep 1927 Mercer County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	29 Apr 2018 Hazen, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Beulah City Cemetery, Beulah, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.2695000, -101.7688000
Description	:	Lea Ida (Benz) Pfennig, 90, Beulah, passed away on April 29, 2018 at the Sakakawea Medical Center in Hazen, ND surrounded by her family. Lea was born north of Hazen on September 16, 1927. She was the last of ten children born to Mathias and Rosina (Morast) Benz. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church north of Hazen. Lea was raised and educated north of Hazen. On May 26, 1946, she married Helmuth Pfennig at the parsonage of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church north of Hazen. Together they farmed north of Beulah for their... Read More	Lea Ida (Benz) Pfennig, 90, Beulah, passed away on April 29, 2018 at the Sakakawea Medical Center in Hazen, ND surrounded by her family. Lea was born north of Hazen on September 16, 1927. She was the last of ten children born to Mathias and Rosina (Morast) Benz. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church north of Hazen. Lea was raised and educated north of Hazen. On May 26, 1946, she married Helmuth Pfennig at the parsonage of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church north of Hazen. Together they farmed north of Beulah for their entire married life. Along with farming, Lea loved the outdoors, reading, quilting, embroidery, hunting, bird watching, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family; especially her twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Lea also enjoyed traveling and had many special experiences while hunting and sightseeing all over the world. Lea and Helmuth opened The Pfennig Wildlife Museum in 1994, showcasing exhibits from their hunting travels. In retirement, Lea and Helmuth spent many mornings with their coffee group, enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation. Lea and Helmuth were blessed this past year by her granddaughter, Heather Kessler, and Lea’s namesake, Lea Kessler, caring for them through health’s ups and downs, sharing so many fun times and making Lea’s last year a very special time. Lea is survived by her husband of 72 years, Helmuth; daughters Gwen (Danny) Dinkins, Glenda (Jeff) Schoch, Kathy (Bill) Wahl, Karen (Jim) Pundt, and Kaylen (John) Kessler; grandchildren Firm (Kristen) Dinkins, Kana (Lillian) Dinkins, Amy (Jeremy) Westman, Kelly (Kira) Melchior, Lisa (Scott) Ahlskog, Karla (Ryan) Hawke, Shanna (Josh) Haugen, Bobby Kessler, James (Jennifer Lyn) Kessler, Jennifer Kessler, Michelle (Clayton) Christie, and Heather Kessler; one step-granddaughter, ShaLee (Justin) Decker; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Lea is also survived by one sister, Pauline Koehler, of Hazen, ND and many, very special nieces and nephews. Lea was preceded in death by her parents, Mathias and Rosina; and siblings, Herbert Benz, Friedebert Benz, Erhard Benz, Henry Benz, Julius Benz, Lydia Hilz, Martha Reich, and Rose Benz. Barbot Funeral Home

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Where is Lea Ida Benz Pfennig's memorial?
Lea Ida Benz Pfennig's memorial is located at: Beulah City Cemetery, Beulah, Mercer County, USA.
When did Lea Ida Benz Pfennig death?
Lea Ida Benz Pfennig death on 29 Apr 2018 in Hazen, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.2695000
Longitude: -101.7688000

Family Members:

Parent

Mathias Martin Benz

(1887 - 1955)

Rosina Morast Benz

(1889 - 1978)

Siblings

Herbert John Benz

(1909 - 1976)

Friedebert Robert Benz

(1911 - 1998)

(1912 - 2002)

(1916 - 2000)

(1918 - 2000)

(1921 - 2003)

(1923 - 2005)

(1925 - 2018)

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