Bruce A. Benedict Sr., 76, of Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at his home.
Born Nov. 19, 1947, in Burlington, he was the only son of Marion and Edith L. Smith Benedict. On Oct. 2, 1966, he married Mary Jo John. They spent 34 years together while raising their three children. Mary Jo passed away March 16, 2001. On June 17, 2012, Bruce married Lisa Lensgraf.
Bruce served briefly in the U.S. Army. He worked for numerous years at HT Lensgraf. Later in life, he took a groundskeeper position at Aspen Grove Cemetery.
Bruce loved being outdoors surrounded by nature and he enjoyed fishing. He loved all animals and passed that love on to his children.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Benedict of Burlington; two sons, Bruce A. Benedict Jr of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Jamie Wade Benedict of Mount Pleasant; one daughter Julie Lyn DuFour of Mount Pleasant; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Mary Jo.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. with the family to receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.
The funeral service for Mr. Benedict will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.