Poland- Benjamin H. Pritchard, Jr. age 61, of Poland, Ohio has passed away peacefully at home. He was born in Poland, Ohio, on July 15th, 1953, to Benjamin and Virginia Pritchard, Sr. Ben grew up in Poland, where he proudly graduated from Poland Seminary High School. He went on to attend and graduate from Ohio Northern University with a degree in Business. After graduation, Ben moved to Houston, Texas, where he had a successful career as a distinguished steel manager for multiple organizations. While in Houston, he was married and had three beautiful children, Jennifer, Benjamin, and Stephen. Ben will always be remembered for his vibrant laugh and his zest for life. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Pritchard, sons Benjamin Pritchard and Stephen Pritchard, his ex-wife Nancy and his sister Carol Pritchard Kagel and her family, Steve, Emma, and Rachel. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Pritchard, Sr. and Virginia Pritchard.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 12:30 PM at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 247 N. Main St., Poland.