BEN 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, on Monday February 7, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. with lunch to follow at the Italian Canadian Cultural Centre 1511 – St. Edward Blvd. North, Lethbridge, AB. The REP program is in place, so vaccinations or negative tests will be required to attend. A private interment will be held. For those who wish, live streaming will be available. A link will appear below this obituary 15 minutes before service time.