Benjamin "Ben" Komnick

BENJAMIN LEWIS KOMNICK

Ben Komnick, 72, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away in Carterville, Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

Ben was born in Springfield, Illinois, to Ben and Ruth Komnick. They preceded him in death.

Survivors include his siblings: Norman (Joyce) Komnick of Lakewood, Washington, Judith Riggert of Metamora, Illinois, John (Jeanne) Komnick of Havana, Illinois, and twin, Janet Deal of Vero Beach, Florida. Also surviving are nephews, nieces, cousins, life-long friend, Cassie Eigenmann, special friend and caregiver, Cay Gerlock, and many wonderful co-workers who cherished Ben and came to his aid.

Ben loved farm life and all things mechanical. He retired from SIU Automotive Technology Department as an instructor.

Heartfelt thank-yous to friends and family who donated funds, visited Ben’s bedside, installed a car engine, reworked his van’s transmission, cared for his cat, mowed Ben’s lawn, provided reliable transportation to treatments, gave continual prayer support, built a wheelchair ramp, sent cards & letters, and so many other acts of love and kindness that would fill volumes. All these acts to return the love and appreciation Ben has shown to so many.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home in Carterville. Military rites will immediately follow. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Cross Bar X Ranch, Durango, CO (Inner city youth camp), or SIU Foundation Auto Tech KOMNICK Memorial Scholarship, SIU Auto Tech BLDG., 545 N.  Airport Rd., Murphysboro, IL  62966.

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