Benjamin Ryan Klusty

Benjamin Ryan Klusty, 22 of Westerville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on October 6th, 2024. A celebration of his life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Newcomer Northeast Chapel in Columbus with a visitation beginning two hours prior at noon. 

Ben was born in Westerville on April 18th, 2002 to Scott D. (KC) Klusty and Nichole (Joseph) Colliver. Along with his parents, Ben is survived by younger sister Amelia Colliver, grandmother Audrey Klusty of Streetsboro Ohio, grandpa Tom Beshara of Stockton Ohio, grandpa Steve Gold of Huntington West Virginia, great-grandmother, Mary-Lou Beshara of Westerville Ohio, girlfriend Lexi Turner, aunts Shannon Beshara and Caroline True, uncles David Beshara, Todd Beshara, and Jon True, and a host of cousins and friends who loved him dearly. Ben is preceded in death by his grandma, Kristy Beshara, his papa David Klusty, his grannie, Karen Gold and his aunt, Dawn Klusty. 

Benjamin graduated from Westerville City Schools in 2021 and was employed by US Heating and Cooling in Columbus, OH. He loved his fantasy football league and had a special spot in his heart for his pets, and for all animals. He enjoyed spending his time playing video games and basketball with his friends. He was passionate about sports and could expertly cite stats about them. He was a lifelong and avid Ohio State Football and Cincinnati Bengals fan. He loved attending their games whenever he was given the opportunity. He and his dad enjoyed collecting football and trading cards together. 

Ben gave the ultimate gift of life with his death by choosing to be an organ donor. He will be missed by all who loved him more than can be expressed. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Lifeline of Ohio or the Franklin County Animal Shelter.