Benjamin Paul Altimus, 46, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away on July 18, 2013 in La Plata, Maryland. He was born on October 25, 1966, in Washington, DC, to Richard and Helen Altimus. Ben enjoyed country music. He enjoyed spending family time with his loved ones. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Ben was a loving husband, father, and son. He devoted his life to his wife and children. He is survived by his wife Danielle Altimus, sons, Dustyn Altimus, Kyle Murphy, and Andrew Altimus, parents, Richard and Helen Altimus, of Newburg, MD; brother Travis Altimus of Newburg, MD, nieces, Kaylee and Tiffany; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Ricky and Debbie Buckmaster of Prince Frederick, MD; Brother-in-laws and Sister-in-laws, Ricky and Cindy Fenstomocher of Huntingtown, MD , Dennis and Kristie Scribner of Mechanicsville, MD, nieces and nephews, Krystle, Kaitlyn, Robbie, Logan, Cameron, Austin, Cooper, and Cole; great-niece Ava.
The family will receive relatives and friends for viewing on Tuesday July 23, 2013 from 10-11 AM in the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM, interment will be private. Memorial contributions in the memory of Benjamin Altimus can be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678