Benjamin Roy Herter

The family of Benjamin Roy Herter is sad to announce his passing January 24, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born February 7, 1932 in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Mary and Dan Herter. 

Ben loved music and as a young man played the banjo in a band at local dances. It was there he met the love of his life Evelyn, and on October 4, 1952 they were married and resided in Lethbridge.  Together they had five children.  They were married 66 years when his beloved wife passed away. 

Ben is survived by his  children Gerald from Calgary, Colleen (Joe) from Edmonton, Karen (Barry) Trites from Leduc 
and David (Debra) Herter from West Virginia. He is also survived by his brothers Clarence and Wayne (Betty) and sisters in law Christine and Margaret.

Ben is the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren and Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.  
He also had a four legged love in his cat Bethany.

Ben was predeceased by his wife Evelyn, parents Mary and Dan Herter, daughter Sharon Morland, brothers 
Archie and Elroy Herter and sister-in-law Carol Herter.
 

A celebration of Ben's life will be held at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home 703 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB on Monday February 7, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. with lunch at The Italian Canadian Cultural Centre 1511 St Edward Blvd N, Lethbridge, AB  after the service.  They have the REP program in place, so vaccinations or negative tests will be required to attend.
Interment will take place at a later date.  

For those who wish, live streaming will be available. A link will appear below this obituary 15 minutes before service time.

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