Charles Frank Benedum

Charles “Frank” Benedum, age 85, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Long Bottom, Ohio to the late Charles W. and Mary Weaver Benedum, Frank was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School class of 1956. He retired from General Motors as Senior Staff Engineer after 42 years of dedicated service. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Thomas McCullough. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Asenath “Sennie” Benedum, his children Dave (Dee) Benedum of Grove City and his kids Nikki (Tom), Joshua, and Amber (Travis); Durk (Rae) Benedum of London; Matthew (Sandy) Benedum of Zanesfield, and his kids Michelle and Brent; Kathy (Bobby) Lively of Hilliard and her kids Trevor (Emily), Jessica, Sage; sister Marjorie McCullough of Washington Court House, brother Bill (Joyce) Benedum of Plain City, as well as 4 great grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.

Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family suggests donations be made in his memory to:

The Kobacker House

4330 Ohio Health Parkway 3^rd floor

Columbus, OH 43202

Or online at https://foundation.ohiohealth.com/programs/hospice-giving

The Tidd Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 5265 Norwich St, Hilliard, Ohio 43026 (614) 876-1722 assisted the family.