Ben was born September 10, 1935, and entered his heavenly home on April 28, 2024, at the age of 88 with his loved ones by his side, after a short stay at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.
Ben leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Lilly (Oster) for over 60 years; daughter Anita (Phil) Martens, their daughters Taylor and Karli; son James (Tanya nee: Cradduck) Fus, their daughter Brittney and twin sons Devon and Chayden; sister Hilda (John) Ens, sisters-in-law Shirley Fus, Edda (Emil) Hein and brother-in-law John (Sheila) Oster. Ben had a close bond with nephew Ed (Angela) Look and will be missed by several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Ben was predeceased by his parents Bruno and Martha (Primke) Fus, parents-in-law John and Ella (Schaffert) Oster, brother Waldemar Fus, sister and brother-in-law Elizabeth and Helmut Look, and a sister Margaret in infancy.
Ben immigrated to Canada from Germany with his family in 1953, and they settled in Medicine Hat. He worked for the CPR for six years and then started in the office equipment business in 1960 working for Marshall’s Bookstore. Ben married Lilly in 1963; Anita was born in 1966 and Jim in 1967. After 17 years at Marshall’s, Ben started his own company, “Ben’s Office Machines” in 1977.
Ben loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting and eventually turning to farming which became his pride and joy. He loved his “mookies” and was sorry he couldn’t see them this year.
We love you Ben, husband, dad, opa, brother, uncle and friend
and we will miss you dearly until we meet again!
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held at TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH (606 7th Street SW) on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Ed Lehman officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit https://www.templebaptist.ca/church-online/. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

• Date : 2024-04-28
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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