Obit: Stubinski, Benedict T. (1943 - 2018)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Dirks, Matis, Punke, Stubinski, Van Schoyck, Zelazoski

----Source: The Record - Review (Abbotsford, WI) 2/02/2018

Stubinski, Benedict T. (23 JUL 1943 - 24 JAN 2018)

Benedict T. Stubinski, 74, Saco, Maine, formerly of the town of Marathon, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in Scarborough.

He was born July 23, 1943, in Wausau, son of the late Benedict A. and Elizabeth (Punke) Stubinski. He is a 1961 graduate of Marathon High School. He married Marsha Van Schoyck on June 1, 1963.

Ben served his country in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. He sailed on many ships including the USS Fortify, USS Execel, USS Exploit and the USS Killauea. While serving in the Navy, Ben earned the Vietnam Campaign Medal, three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart.

In 1979, he and his family moved to Saco where he was employed by the United States Postal Service in Portland. He retired after 30 years as a maintenance supervisor.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, stock car racing and R-Ving. He enjoyed sharing his adventures with family and friends. The family will cherish these memories forever. He will be sadly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Marsha; four sons, James (Jocelyn) Stubinski, Scott Stubinski, Lance Stubinski and Derik (Sara) Stubinski; five grandchildren, Alissa, Ryan, Kyle, Logan and Brady; three sisters, Janice (Harry) Matis, Mosinee, Suzanne (Ron) Dirks, Wausau, and Carrie (Ben) Zelazoski, Antigo; and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James Street, Saco, Maine. Visitation was from noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials can be directed to the D.A.V. - Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301 or at dav.org.