Delphi Middle School student Benjamin Ray Kessler-Wargo, 13, Rt. 2, Flora, died Oct. 6, 1989, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1976, to Brenda Flory Wargo, who survives. He was an eighth grade student at Delphi Middle School, a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren and the Jackson Township 4-H. Also surviving are his adoptive father, Stephen Wargo; two brothers, Tim Wargo Mid Fetor Wargo, both of Flora; three sisters, Teresa Wargo, Mary Wargo and Martha Wargo, all of Flora; grandparents Harold and Vera Wargo of Knox; and great-grandmother Jeannie Flory of Pendleton. Services were held Monday morning at Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Opal Reiff officiating. Burial was in Mussellman Cemetery. Baker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Delphi Carroll County Comet October 11, 1989

Dear Class of 1994 of DCHS: On Sat., May 28th, 1994, my son, Benjamin Kessler Wargo would have graduated with you had he been alive. Ben was a very brave boy who lost his fight with cancer on Oct. 6, 1989, but his classmates forgot him on the day they graduated. I know to you 4 1/2 years is a long time and its hard to remember every classmate who has lost his life one way or another; but to their families they are never forgotten, not even for a minute. It would have meant a lot to us if you had remembered to mention his name. I’m glad you mentioned other classmates who have died more recently and I’m sure it meant a lot to their families. I’m not angry that you forgot Ben - only sad. But if Ben had been there to walk across the platform and receive his diploma with you, I would be one of the happiest moms alive. Best wishes to you. Class of 1994. Brenda Wargo