Gabriele "Gabi" Benzing
August 31, 1948 - November 14, 2020
Gabriele “Gabi” Benzing, 72, of Wapakoneta, died 9:45 a.m., Sat. Nov. 14, 2020, at The Acres of Wapakoneta. She was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Karl & Carolina (Strominger) Krieg, who preceded her in death. She was married to Paul Benzing, and he died April 1, 1985. Survivors include, 2 sons, Dan (Shannon McClure) Benzing, Wapakoneta, Michael Benzing, Franklin, OH, 4 grandchildren, Nathan Benzing, Heather Benzing, Noah Moots, Hilyn Benzing, a great granddaughter, caregiver, Georgianna Zink, Wapakoneta. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Schneider. Gabi worked at Airstream, Jackson Center, OH. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Her hobbies included reading, bingo, traveling, and bowling. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive family & friends from 9 – 10 a.m., Wed. at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. In keeping with current state health guidelines, masks and social distancing are required.
Gabriele “Gabi” Benzing, 72, of Wapakoneta, died 9:45 a.m., Sat. Nov. 14, 2020, at The Acres of Wapakoneta. She was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Karl & Carolina (Strominger) Krieg, who preceded her... View Obituary & Service Information