Ellen Estelle (Benfield) Wagner Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ellen Estelle (Benfield) Wagner of Sandusky, Ohio on October 13, 2026. Ellen, born on March 9, 1923, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Ellen will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Ellen by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Ellen is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Ellen’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Benfield and Violet Benfield (Royce); her husband Louis E. Wagner; her daughter Patricia Wagner; and her brothers, Eugene Benfield, Perry Benfield and Ralph Alexander Benfield. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory (1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Those wishing to contribute to Ellen's memory may do so to American Heart Association 1375 E. 9th Street #600, Cleveland, OH 44114 http://www.heart.org, Cerebral Palsy Foundation 3 Columbus Circle 15th Floor, New York, NY 10019 https://www.yourcpf.org.
