Mourer

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Benjamin R. Mourer at the age of 40, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, while doing what he loved — working outdoors and embracing the land he cherished.

Born Oct. 9, 1984, Ben was a devoted husband, a proud father, a respected coach and a man of great integrity. He passed away while chopping down a tree on his property, a place where he found peace, purpose and connection to nature.

Ben is survived by his beloved wife, Kimberly (Tranel) Mourer; and their two children, Arthur and Henry, who were the lights of his life. He was a steady and guiding presence in their lives, always quick with encouragement, humor and unwavering support.

For over nine years, Ben served as the head track and field coach at his alma mater, Allegheny College, where he became a mentor and role model to student-athletes. His passion for running and coaching wasn’t just about the sport — it was about building character, confidence and community. Under his leadership, teams didn’t just win championships; they grew into families. Outside of coaching, Ben was an avid outdoorsman and lifelong hunter who cherished early mornings in the woods and the quiet patience of the hunt. He taught his children the value of respecting nature, of hard work and of never taking a sunrise for granted.

To know Ben was to know a man who gave fully — of his time, his heart and his laughter. Whether fixing up the property, preparing venison stew or cheering loudly at a track meet, he was the kind of man you could count on. The kind of man who left things better than he found them. He leaves behind a legacy of love, perseverance and humility. His absence is felt deeply, but his spirit endures in the people he inspired and the countless lives he touched.

Ben will be deeply missed by his parents, Daniel and Margaret (Luther) Mourer; his brother, Jesse Mourer and fiancée, Melisha Stoltenberg; the entire Tranel family; and his many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, colleagues, past and present athletes, and so many countless others.

Rest easy, Coach Mourer. Your race was well run.

MOURER — Visitation for Benjamin R. Mourer, who died Sunday, June 15, 2025, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.

Visitation will also be held from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 20, at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chicora United Methodist Church, 203 Central Ave., Chicora.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to https://comfortzonecamp.org in his honor.

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