NORTH MANCHESTER – Benjamin E. Beachler, 39, of Rochester, died June 29, 2012, in his residence.
He was born Jan. 17, 1973, in Lafayette, to Steven and Susan Miller Beachler. On March 19, 1993, he married Stephanie M. Heisey, who survives.
Beginning in April, he worked at TOPP Industries, Rochester, as wholesale sales manager. Prior to that, he was service manager at Shepherd’s GM Center, Rochester, for several years. He was a member of Dunkard Brethren Church, Peru. He and Stephanie had formerly been foster parents for six years.
Surviving are three sons, Brad, Austin and Blake Beachler, all of Rochester; two daughters, Megan and Erica Beachler, both of Rochester; three brothers: Chris (and spouse Raelynn) Beachler, Wabash; Kristofer Beachler, Cleveland, Ohio; and Jonathon Beachler, Amboy; a sister, Emily Beachler, Amboy; and grandparents, Herman and Eileen Beachler, North Manchester, and Marjorie Miller, Amboy.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at West Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church New Conference, North Manchester, with Brothers Michael Wray and Robert Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester.
Calling is from noon to 8 p.m. today at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. ***** Memorials for Ben’s children has been established and contributions may be made to Dunkard Brethren Church, 5268 E. CR 775S, Peru, IN 46970.
