Benjamin Homsher Obituary

Benjamin Nicholas Homsher

Benjamin Nicholas "Ben" Homsher passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, at his residence as a result of a fire in Findlay.

He was born Dec. 18, 1991, in Bowling Green, to Michael Homsher and Gay Ann Homsher (Rahmel). Ben was a baptized child of God. He was baptized in the summer of 1992 and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his mother, Gay Ann Homsher; siblings, Holly McConnell (Michael) of Findlay and Michael Homsher II (Yanet) of Bowling Green; five nieces, Anna McConnell, Grace McConnell, Samantha Homsher, Emmarose McConnell, and Lilly McConnell; and nephew, Ryan McConnell.

He graduated from TRECA Digital Academy on May 12, 2010, and was employed at Cummings Cleaning Service. He enjoyed computer science and was very close to completing his degree at The University of Findlay.

Ben had a big heart and gentle spirit. He enjoyed spending time with his nephew and nieces. He would play tag with them and often brought over small toys or candy. Ben was generous. He shared apples he had from his backyard with his family. He shared his time helping others when he could.

Ben enjoyed gardening and loved to eat raspberries. He had a wonderful garden this year. His fruit trees are flourishing. He also loved animals. Two of his best friends were Diesel and Colby, whom he adopted. He enjoyed taking them for walks.

Ben will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, Findlay, and 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at Howard United Methodist Church, 220 Cherry St. Ben's funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at the church. Pastor Gay Blau will officiate. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Ayersville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to The Humane Society and SPCA of Hancock County or Howard United Methodist Church.