Posting this information with the permission of the family. BENJAMIN STEPHAN BLACK RIVER FALLS – Benjamin Lee Stephan “Walks all night long”, age 48 of Black River Falls, died unexpectantly onFriday, August 22, 2014, at Black River Memorial Hospital. Benjamin was born December 14, 1965 in Anchorage, AK to Seraphim “Slim” Stephan, Sr. and Selina Bradford Stephan. He grew up in Tyonek, AK and graduated from high school there. In 1985 he moved to Black River Falls. He would split his time between Black River Falls and Tyonek. Benjamin worked on the clean-up of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He was employed by the Ho-Chunk Nation at the casino, working as a floor check, security guard and hard count. Benjamin enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, shooting pool and hanging with friends. He will always be remembered as “Candyman” by his nieces. Benjamin is survived by his son Bradford Lee (Janelle) Stephan of Tyonek, AK; mother Selina Joshua of Black River Falls; father Seraphim “Slim” Stephan, Sr of Anchorage, AK; brother Robert A. (Jenny) Stephan of Tyonek, AK; sister Michaelene (Nial Masuda) Stephan of Anchorage, AK; three grandchildren, Donovan and Brianna Stephan and Kaleb Constantene. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and friends. Benjamin was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley “Dud” and Seraphim Stephan, Jr. “Boop”; one sister Cindy Poss Pingle; grandparents, Benjamin and Ethelene Youngthunder and Terry And Alexandra Stephan. Traditional services will be 12:00 PM, Monday, August 25, 2014 at District One Community Center in rural Black River Falls. Daniel Youngthunder, Sr will be officiating. Burial will be in Decorah Cemetery in Black River Falls. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until the time of services at District One Community Center on Monday. Buswell Funeral Home in Black River Falls is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at BuswellFuneralHome
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 07:16:16 +0000
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