Tragic. Just tragic.
Kris Kreutzmann
Menomonee Falls, WI
Posted: 9/4/2014
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Phil, Mary, Doug, Allison, and Jessica Datka
The Datkas
Germantown, WI
Posted: 9/4/2014
We are deeply sorry for your loss. As saddened as we are by losing Ben, we are grateful for the richness he brought into the lives he touched; his smile was always priceless.
Carl & Carol Schmidt
DePere, WI
Posted: 9/3/2014
Shelly and brad, my deepist Condolences are with you all. Hugs to you and your family. Ben was a nice person to hang with when I visited you guys. but, now he is an angel up above.
Silvia
Erie, PA
Posted: 9/3/2014
Shelly/Brad & the rest of the family. We are so sad to hear about Ben. He was so full of life and happiness. He always had a smile. He will be greatly missed. He was too young to leave us.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during your time of grieving.
Tish Duncan & Tony Sylvester
Wauwatosa, WI
Posted: 9/2/2014
My deepest sympathy & heartfelt prayers for comfort for you and the family.
Mary Dhein
Germantown , WI
Posted: 9/2/2014
As an aide at Hamilton High School, I worked with Ben often over his high school career. I will remember his optimism, his desire to reach out to people 'having a bad day', and his drive to achieve his goal of becoming an inspirational speaker. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Ms. Pam Schoechert
Sussex, WI
Posted: 9/2/2014
So sad to hear this news! It was a pleasure getting to know you Ben and I'm glad I had the opportunity to coach you for a season.
Tommy Schroeder
Chandler, AZ
Posted: 9/2/2014
We are so sad. Ben was a great teammate. He worked so hard and was great with Audrey despite their age difference. We'll be praying for you and your family.
Audrey Kleiss-Garcia & family
Madison
Posted: 9/2/2014
Dear Brad, Shelly, Patrick & Ashley - Our hearts are broken at hearing the news about Ben. Tears are flowing for all of you. Ben has been such a great blessing on so many people and his work on earth has been completed. Now he is dancing in heaven with our Lord. God Bless, love and hugs to all of you. The Kaupp Family
Tom Kaupp
Hubertus, WI
Posted: 9/2/2014
Heaven heals hearts on earth when they are unified by Faith in Jesus Christ. We pray for healing for your entire family as you deal with the loss of such a wonderful young man. Father in heaven, take Ben home!
Steve & Michele Phillips
Waukesha, WI
Posted: 9/1/2014
Our deepest thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family. It is always difficult to figure out what to say when tragedy strikes - the only words that come to mind are I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. Although the pain is difficult, know that he left an ever lasting impression on our family and I will never forget how he made a cute joke about every situation. He brought a smile to all of us! He is a gem and we are forever grateful for having him in our lives for the last year. To Brad and Shelly and Ben's siblings and grandparents and family.....May God wrap his arms around you during these difficult days and help you put each foot forward. You are the best parents and Ben couldn't have been in a better family. He knew he was loved and hopefully that brings you some comfort. He was LOVED .....
Steve, Melissa, and Emily Oberst
The Oberst Family
Brookfield
Posted: 9/1/2014
We will miss him and the inspiration he brought to us, our church and our community. We pray that he lives eternally in the promise and glory of God the Father.
Greg and Mary Ann Ehr
Menomonee Falls, WI
Posted: 9/1/2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very diffcult time. May the Lord of peace and love surround you and your family today and in the coming days ahead. All of our love and prayers.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22,23
Don, Cheryl and Colton Jose
Menomonee Falls, WI
Posted: 9/1/2014
I am stunned, shocked and heart-broken after hearing this tragic news. I fell in love with "Private Bean-a-Min" the first time I met him. I was so fortunate to be able to see that smile every morning when I drove him to school on my bus, then couldn't wait to hear about his day on the way home....always happy, always joking. Heaven has gained an amazing angel through our loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Cheri Chounard Pease
Colgate, WI
Posted: 8/31/2014