Benjamin 'Ben' M. Medley, 58, of McCutchenville, died Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Mercy Hospital of Tiffin.

On July 3, 1951 he was born to Gene W. and Helen E. (Wyatt) Medley in Tiffin.

Survivors include his daughter, Mandy (Travis) James of Cambell, NE, a sister Sue Magers of McCutchenville, and two grandchildren, Clint Alan James and Dalton Michael James of Nebraska.

Preceding him in death is his parents.

Ben was a 1969 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. He was a member of Old Trinity Episcopal Church and was very involved in AA and NA for over 20 years. He lived in Texas for many years, later returning to Tiffin and worked for Seneca Disposal. He also drove truck for Kirby Sand and Gravel Co. Ben enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, attending music concerts, working local concerts and 'Boogie Hill,' and collecting records. He was very involved in McCuthenville little girls softball. He loved all animals, especially his cat, Pongo. Ben was a Cleveland Indians fanatic and lived life to the fullest.

Funeral Service will be 11:00am, Friday, August 14, 2009 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH 44883, (419) 447-2424, with Ben's good friend, Mike 'Lefty' Durham, Retired Chaplain of Sharing our Sobriety. Burial will be at a later date in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family 2pm-8pm, Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dry Haven Inc., 217 W. Center St., Fostoria, OH 44830.

Letters of condolence may be sent and the guest book signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.