Wayne Benson, 54, Blooming Prairie

Wayne David Benson, age 54, of Blooming Prairie, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at his home in Blooming Prairie.

Wayne was born Sept. 6, 1968, to David and Janet (Samplawski) Benson in Chippewa Falls, Wis. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School.

Wayne made his living farming and also worked for the Hollandale Marketing Association for many years. He loved farming and working, especially with his cattle; the heifers were known as “the girls.” Wayne was known as a man of few words, easy going, and was very gentle.

Survivors include his mother, Janet Benson; brother, Dan (Carla Masching) Benson; nephew, Timothy Benson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Benson; sister, Nancy Ann Benson; grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in St. Columbanus Catholic Cemetery, Blooming Prairie.

Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.