Miner

Benjamin L. Miner III, 78, of Saxonburg, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born March 29, 1944, in Indianapolis, Ind., he was the son of Benjamin L. Miner Jr. and Fern Emma Meyer Miner.

Ben served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1963 to 1967 in Washington, D.C., where he met his wife, Gloria. They were married Sept. 11, 1967, in Indianapolis, Ind.

He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Cabot. He was a founding member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Butler, now known as St. Luke Lutheran Church, Butler Campus. He was active in the construction of the church. He held various offices at the church and sang in the choir.

Ben had retired from Magnetics after 35 years, and was a rental property owner along with his wife. He was a partner in the Butler Bujinkan. He was a fourth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a third-degree black belt in Ninjutsu. He enjoyed training and instructing martial arts, and was a crossword puzzle addict.

Surviving are his wife, Gloria (Maurhoff) Miner; his daughter, Deanna Lee Miner of Saxonburg; his son, Eric Benjamin (Amy Ramelli) Miner of Connoquenessing; one sister, Karen West of Greenwood, Ind.; two brothers, Byron (Louise) Miner of Greenwood, Ind., and Beryle (Linda) Miner of Greenwood, Ind.; and two grandchildren, Brett Lloyd (Carla) Miner and Colton Shane Miner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Beverly Thompson, Lillian White and Kim Tucher.

MINER — As per his wishes, all services will be private for Benjamin L. Miner III, who died Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Burial will be in the Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of FOX FUNERAL HOME, Saxonburg.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 330 Hannahstown Road, Cabot.

Please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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