Bernard "Ben" Lopienski

Bernard "Ben" Lopienski, 90, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 21, 2021, at Rushwood Church, with Dr. Brent Tysinger officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard. Ben was born on July 10, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Czeslaw "Chester" Lopienski and Katarzyna "Katherine" Hyjeck Lopienski. He was a jack of all trades, from being a tree trimmer, to a truck driver for Western Auto, Coca-Cola and Sears. Ben could fix anything and did; building, car mechanics, and electrical mends were things he could repair. Though he wasn't much of a gardener, Ben liked to mow with the tractor and plow for "Mama" and for the rest of the family. When Ben retired, he and his wife would go to every ball game, band concert and graduation for their grandchildren. They also loved the beach and going to weekly yard sales. He also enjoyed riding and caring for horses. Mr. Lopienski served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his siblings, Johnny Shenda; Kas Lopienski, Felix Lopienski, Louie Lopienski, Eugene Lopienski, Stanley Lopienski, Wanda Lopienski, Sophie Goodwin, and Teddy Lopienski. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary E. "Lib" Lopienski; children, Benny Lopienski and wife Linda of Asheboro, Chris Lopienski of Asheboro, Debbie Coble and husband Alfred of Ramseur, Bernadine Wardlaw and husband Mark of Asheboro; sister, Stella Tsaclas of Riverhead, NY; grandchildren, John Lopienski and wife Katie, Elizabeth McElreath and husband Beau, Ashley Fox and husband Adam, Eric Wardlaw and wife Julie, Jennifer Wardlaw, Savannah Wardlaw, Olivia Wardlaw; great grandchildren, Judson Lopienski, Weston McElreath and Anna McElreath. The family will receive friends form 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Ridge Funeral Home.