Ben Bartels

ED BENNETT BARTELS

Ed Bennett Bartels passed away November 23, 2020 at the age of 91. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 24, 1929, the son of Edwin J. and Esslye L(Briggs) Bartels. Ben married Greta Faye Foley on February 1, 1951, having met as students at Miami University. They were married for 69 years.

Ben was employed by the Home Federal Savings and Loan Association for almost 40 years, retiring as President in 1992. He was active in various business organizations and served as National Chairman of the Financial Managers Society. Ben was also active in many community organizations including the YMCA and The Chamber of Commerce of Fairfield. He also served on the Fairfield Charter Commission and was elected to two terms as City Auditor until the position was voted out of the Charter at his suggestion.

Ben volunteered with the Executive Service Corps and helped with the preparation of Tax Returns under an AARP program. He served as Past Master of Washington Lodge No. 17, F. & A. M. He was an active member of Lindenwald Baptist Church, serving on the Board of Deacons and as treasurer.

Ben and Greta enjoyed frequent travels with friends and arranged trips for the senior members of the Lindenwald Baptist Church family. They especially enjoyed spending time with their family every year in Sanibel Island, Florida.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Linda O'Brien, sister, Tamea Bartels Agle, and nephews, Ed Agle, and Tom Agle.

He is survived by his wife Greta, son-in-law, Robert O'Brien of Vilas, NC, sons, Ed Bennett Bartels (Connie) of Hamilton, and Todd W. Bartels (Michele) of Roanoke, Texas. 9 Grandchildren, Jay (Megan) O'Brien, Chris (Samantha) O'Brien, Kelly (Andrew) Chapman, Laura (Kyler) Humphries, Jeremy Bartels, Carrie (Mike) Price, Tyler Bartels, Sean (Dianna) Bartels, and Joshua (Sydney) Bartels, along with 12 great grandchildren, and niece Carla (Rick) Church, and Sue Agle.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 11a.m. until time of service at 12 p.m. at Lindenwald Baptist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lindenwald Baptist Church or the Fairfield Community Foundation for the Greta and Bennett Bartels Scholarship Fund.

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