Benjamin (Ben) Daniel Wanker
August 4, 1988 ~ October 13, 2021
Born in: Meadville, Pennsylvania
Benjamin “Ben” Daniel Wanker, 33, of Cambridge Springs, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in his home.
Born August 4, 1988 in Meadville, he was the beloved son of Daniel C. Wanker of Centerville and Sandra J. (Coulson) Conner of Conneaut Lake. He was a 2007 graduate of Maplewood and went to Vo-Tech for Mechanics.
On September 26, 2020, Ben married the love of his life, the former Stephanie L. Wilhelm, and the couple was blessed with their first child, William B. Wanker, three weeks prior to his death.
Throughout his professional career, Ben worked as a Parts Manager for Land Pro in Edinboro.
With a love of the outdoors and holding down the couch, Ben enjoyed his bowling league in Titusville, golfing with his best friends every weekend and on their “Pgbro-tour", and shooting with his dad at the Titusville Sportsman Club.
In addition to his parents, wife, and son, the memory of Ben will be forever held dear in the hearts of his sister, Crystal A. Taylor and her husband, Shane, of Townville; his paternal grandmother, Pat Catalono of Townville; his maternal grandparents, Fred and Jean Coulson of Townville; and his parents-in-law, Wilfred and Marlena Wilhelm of Centerville.
Ben was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Phil Catalono.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N Main Street, Townville, PA 16360, on Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 4 pm to 8 pm.
As a gift and blessing to the family, memorial contributions can be made in Ben’s honor to his wife, Stephanie Wanker, c/o Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 so they can start a fund for his beloved son, William.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Ben’s Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.
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I’m so very sorry, Steph. God bless.
I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to his family.
Dearest Stephanie, and little William,
Parents, grandparents, and siblings,
Our sincerest sympathy and prayers for your loss of Ben.
Larry and Theresa Douglas
Sending sympathy and thoughts to all of you. So very sorry. We are thinking of you. Susie and John Dinger
Stephanie, Dan and Pat we were so sorry to hear about Ben. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayer are with you and your entire family. Please take care. John and Vickie Catalano
We were so sad to hear about Ben and this tragic loss for the his family. I greatly enjoyed teaching and coaching Ben at MHS and was very proud of him for the fine young man he grew into following high school. While our paths didn’t cross often, Ben always had a funny story to share that would make me laugh when they did. We will be praying for peace and comfort for Ben’s family during this time of grief and loss.
Our deepest sympathies,
Matt (Coach) Crocker and Family