Benjamin Herbert Shindledecker , September 24, 1929 — October 02, 2018

Benjamin Herbert Shindledecker, age 89, of New Bethlehem, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 2, 2018 at the Jefferson Manor Health Center in Brookville. Born September 24, 1929 in Reynoldsville, he was a son of the late George Leonard Shindledecker and Hallie Rosetta Lingenfelter Shindledecker. He graduated from Reynoldsville High School in the Class of 1948.

Ben began his newspaper career while still in high school. He was a printer for the Reynoldsville Star until moving to New Bethlehem in 1965 to become the sports editor for the Rimersburg Record and Leader-Vindicator. He retired from the United States Postal Service, where he was a mail carrier and clerk at the New Bethlehem Post Office.

For 42 years, Ben shared the gospel as the preacher of the White Chapel Community Church, Kellersburg Evangelical Missionary Church and Leisure Run United Methodist Church. He also shared his ministry with the help of his family, through many music performances at area churches and community events. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of New Bethlehem.

Ben was a sports lover and for many years was the voice of the “Dawgs” (Redbank Valley Bulldogs) football. He married the former Mary Lou Douthit on July 29, 1961 and she survives. Also surviving are their two daughters: Lou Ann William and her husband, Michael, of Shermans Dale and Deborah Lynn Green and her husband, David, of New Bethlehem; three grandchildren: Sarah Williams, Benjamin Williams and Matthew Green; one brother: Timothy Shindledecker of DuBois; one sister: Lily Melton and husband, Gary, of West Virginia and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by a brother, Ivan and four sisters: Nellie, Theda, Alice and Hallie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service of New Bethlehem and will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to Ben’s family at www.

If you found any mistakes, or you would like to add/remove to this obituary, please contact us by email: info@obituary.memorial. We never ask money for this.