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 preceded him in death March 16, 2001. On June 17, 2012 Bruce married Lisa Lensgraf.
Bruce served briefly in the U.S. Army. He worked numerous years at HT Lensgraf. Later in life, he took a grounds keeper 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 until 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, 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.