Bensinger, Raymond


NEW HOLLAND Raymond C. Bensinger, 82, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at Garden Spot Village. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian (Dunlap) Bensinger, in 1975. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Charles and Minnie (Foreman) Bensinger. He was a 1950 graduate of Penn State University. He then worked at the former Sperry New Holland as a systems analyst until his retirement in 1983. Following his retirement, he volunteered with Meals-on-Wheels, the former St. Joseph's Hospital, and as a driver for the American Cancer Society. He served in the Navy during World War II on the U.S.S. Iowa. Raymond was an active, lifelong member of St. Stephen United Church of Christ. He also was a loyal supporter of Penn State University and Garden Spot High School sports and events.
Surviving are three daughters,
Nancy, married to Barry Hibshman of Narvon,
Bobbi married to John Bressler of Oley,
and Brooke Bensinger, married to Thomas Fuentes, Red Lion; five grandchildren,
Christopher, Nathan, and Erin Hibshman,
and Bailey and Tristan Fuentes;
and two great-grandchildren, Joseph and Derek Hibshman.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen United Church of Christ, 249 E. Main St., New Holland.
Family will receive friends following the service.
Kindly omit flowers.
If desired, memorial contributions may be sent to the
St. Stephen United Church of Christ Memorial Fund,
249 E. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557;
The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is in charge of arrangements

St. Stephen United Church of Christ