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Benjamin A. Wenzel

December 1, 1990 — July 26, 2010

Benjamin Alan Wenzel, 19, Menasha went to his heavenly father on July 26th, 2010. Ben was born December 1, 1990 at Camp Pendleton, CA to Debra A. (Crawford) Wenzel and Kenneth R. Wenzel, Sr. Ben leaves behind two brothers, Kenneth R. Wenzel, Jr. and Douglas R. Laux, and a daughter, Chloe Wenzel, due August 16, 2010. After graduating from Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), Ben was a member of the 2nd Battalion 127th Infantry Wisconsin Army National Guard.

Ben was on the cusp of becoming a wonderful, sensitive man. His old soul allowed him to be a great friend and amazing human being. Ben was unique and charismatic. He loved debate and conversation. Ben was dedicated to his endeavors. Some of the endeavors he was most passionate about were playing bass, reading, fruitbooting, history, and gaming, as well as his time working at the Burial Chamber Haunted Complex. Ben loved his time and the people he grew to know at the Burial Chamber during his four years of employment. Ben truly loved attending the Lake Lundgren Bible Camp, which he did for ten summers.

Ben was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Wenzel, great-grandparents, Ambrose and Florence Crawford, William and Ann Gevaart and many friends to include, Elizabeth Mohl, James Markham and Kimberly Swick.

Ben is survived by his mother: Debra A. Wenzel and her longtime partner, Eric Laux; his father: Kenneth R. (Shannon) Wenzel Sr.; his brothers: Kenneth R. Wenzel, Jr. and Douglas R. Laux; his grandparents: William A. and Karen Crawford and Joyce Wenzel; Debbie's sisters: Cindy (Dave) Donahue, Terri (Terry) Forsell, and Sandi (Todd) Lakey; many loving cousins, and step-siblings Kayla and Austin Fischer, and the family of Lenny and Mary Milton.

A Celebration of Ben's Life will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 3:00 PM at NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1850 American Drive in Neenah. There will be a visitation at the church on Monday from 2:00 PM until the time of the service. Friends will also be received at the Wichmann Funeral Home in Appleton on Friday afternoon, July 30, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Benjamin Wenzel memorial fund.

Ben was always smiling and we know he is smiling down on us now. He will be missed.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
920-739-1231

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