Bennie Oxenfield, 102, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare in Marshalltown. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Bennie was born March 16, 1916, to Andrew and Carrie Oxenfield in Marshalltown. During WWII, Ben served in the Person Gulf Command. On June 14, 1941, he was united in marriage to Char Russie in Marshalltown. Ben worked as a machinist at Cooper Manufacturing for 42 years before retirement. He led a humble, kind, and gentle life. Ben enjoyed vacation, photography, playing his harmonica, and singing.
Bennie is survived by four children, Steven, David, Kari, and Scott; eight grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Char, and a grandson.
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