Benjamin Dale Del Tonto

Benjamin DelTonto Obituary

Benjamin Dale DelTonto was born in Montrose Colorado on September 15th 1972 to his mom Hazel (Sutherlin) and father Joseph DelTonto. Ben grew up on the family farm on the east side of Montrose with his 6 other siblings. Ben was the youngest of them, 9 years younger than his next closest sibling Roy DelTonto. Throughout those years Ben and his brothers and sisters helped a nurture DelTonto Farms to what it still is today. Doing farming mostly in the first half of childhood, which eventually turned into running sheep in the high country of the Cimarron mountain range. As a teenager Ben would spend all summer On the alpine plateau herding sheep for his Dad Joseph. The rest of the time he attended Colorado a Christian School. In the beginning of Ben’s adulthood he farmed for his oldest brother Joey DelTonto. He also spent his time working as a butcher at Dave’s processing and working in Rays Lumber yard. In 1993 he started at Golden Key Futura LLC and shortly worked his way up to being the production manager for one of the biggest archery manufacturers in the world. There he helped develop numerous products captivating the industry. Ben would go on to win multiple archery competitions in the western United States. During that time he was a shooting sports instructor for Montrose County 4H clubs where he provided teachings to his nephews and nieces. Ben was also a life time Elks member and was proud to be a part of it. Many of Ben’s hobby’s revolved around the outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting, marksmanship, cooking, processing or archey. Ben also loved to play poker with his friends and family. In 2005 Ben started his employment with Kinikin Processing LLC, and in a short time became the Plant Manager. This is where he thrived the most becoming the master butcher we know and love. He was employed with Kinikin until his death on August 8th, 2024. During his employment he grew the company to where it is today. Through these years came fatherhood. As his son grew he spent his time the same way, surrounding him with his loving family and everything outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with him the most. In 2017 his sister Kathy DelTonto started Serving Grace Catering and he worked with her providing catering services and food to many events across the western slope. From weddings to parties they did it all! Ben and Kathy even created the famous Ben’s Baked Beans recipe that was a hit at every event. Ben is proceeded in death by his Grand Parents and his parents (Joseph DelTonto, Hazel Stutherlin, Joseph Sheehan, and Jerry Mussman). Ben is survived by his son (Hunter DelTonto). His wife (Heather Mussman). His daughters (Cierra, Katerina, Kendria, and Cheyna). His Mother in laws (Patty Sheehan) and (Lynn Mussman). His brothers ( Joey, Danny, and Roy). His sisters (Helene, Patty, Kathy, Charleen, and Sandy). His aunts and uncles, his 12 nieces and nephews, his 14 great nieces and nephews, and his one granddaughter. Ben casted a big shadow on the community of Montrose. His legacy and heart will be forever felt around the valley and in the people he touched most. He will forever be cherished and missed.

Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10 am at Friendship Hall in Montrose Colorado. A Celebration of Life open house will be at 5 pm at the Elks lodge #1053 in Montrose.