Benhart Hyvarinen

Ben Hyvarinen, of Huron Township and formerly of Catawba Island, died Wednesday, February 3. Ben was born on March 15, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by four sons, Robert, Steven, Richard and James. Ben leaves behind Virginia (Biada), his wife of 53 years, son-in-law and daughter Richard and Jenine Porter, his brother Gary (Helene, deceased), sister-in-law Sue (Dave, deceased) Kornatowski, brothers-in-law Charles (Ruth), George (Sharen), and Dan (Donna, deceased). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many special friends. "Mister H", as he was known, was a lifetime boater and was a member of The Catawba Island Club, The Cleveland Yacht Club and Westlake Yacht Club. He also was active in The Huron Eagles as well as Carpenters Local 1871. Ben was a member of the Red Cross Gallon Club and continues to give of himself after death as a registered organ donor. Those wishing to make a donation in Ben's name are asked to contribute to The Humane Society of Erie County. Please join the family to celebrate Ben's life on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1:30 pm at The Catawba Island Club.