Benjamin “Benny” Schott Remembered in Glenelg as a Kindhearted 19-Year-Old Who Loved Adventure and Family

 Glenelg, Maryland, is remembering Benjamin “Benny” Schott, a 19-year-old whose life ended unexpectedly after a traffic collision, leaving parents Annie and Brian Schott, his brothers, relatives, friends, and a wider circle of loved ones grieving. Although Benny’s life was brief, the memories he created were meaningful. Those closest to him are now holding onto the qualities that made him special: his kindness, adventurous spirit, humor, and genuine care for the people around him.

Benny was remembered as a young man who brought laughter and companionship wherever he went. He enjoyed being outdoors and embraced opportunities for adventure, with fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and skimboarding among the activities that brought him happiness. These interests reflected a willingness to explore, stay active, and make memories with others. Friends and relatives also described him as compassionate and deeply caring, qualities that helped him form strong bonds with people across different parts of his life.

A message from the family, shared by Elisabeth Reddinger Baumwald, offered a glimpse into how deeply Benny was loved. The family described themselves as heartbroken and asked that Annie and Brian be given privacy and room to grieve. The Baumwald family also remembered Benny as part of their chosen family, emphasizing that his absence leaves a lasting space in their lives. Their words highlight the close relationships that can grow through years of friendship, traditions, and time spent together.

Among those treasured memories are annual Fourth of July lake trips and the fireworks enjoyed together. Moments like these can seem simple while they are happening, yet they often become especially meaningful when families look back on a loved one’s life. For those who knew Benny, such gatherings represent more than individual occasions. They are reminders of laughter, friendship, shared traditions, and the sense of belonging he helped create within the people who considered him family.

Benny is survived by his parents, Annie and Brian, and his brothers, Sam, Charlie, and Jonathan. His family now faces the difficult days ahead while surrounded by people who knew and cared for him. At 19, Benny had many experiences still ahead, making his passing particularly painful for those who watched him grow and imagined the years that were still to come. Their memories of his personality and the time they spent together will remain an important part of his family story during the years ahead.

For the Glenelg community, Benny’s story is also a reminder that a young person can make a lasting impression in a relatively short life. His interests, friendships, family connections, and everyday moments all form part of the person remembered today. Rather than allowing the circumstances of his death to define him, those closest to Benny can honor him through the qualities they admired: compassion, enthusiasm, humor, curiosity, and a willingness to enjoy life with the people around him.

As family, friends, and community members remember Benjamin “Benny” Schott, condolences are with Annie and Brian, Sam, Charlie, Jonathan, extended relatives, and everyone who loved him. The photographs, stories, outdoor adventures, lake traditions, and quiet memories they carry can help preserve the connection Benny built during his 19 years. His time was far too short, but the affection he inspired remains part of the lives he touched. May his family find strength in one another and comfort in remembering him.