Bennie A. Bannink

Bennie A. Bannink, age 87 of Clear Lake, WI,  died at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 after a long bout with Multiple Myloma.  

Bennie A. Bannink  was born on December 6, 1929 in Vance Creek Township , Barron County,  WI, the son of  Albert & Anna (Grosbeck) Bannink.   He  grew up on the family farm in Vance Creek Township, was baptized  and confirmed at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, attended elementary school in Reeve and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1948.   Bennie was married to Elaine Kuhn On September 25, 1953 at Moe Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. They made their home on the family dairy farm in Reeve, and together raised 3 children, Lou Ann, Lynette and Mike.  In addition to farming, Bennie also drove school bus for the Clear Lake School District for 44 years.  He retired from farming in 2005 and moved to the Ridgeview apartments in Clear Lake.  In his younger days, Bennie enjoyed riding motorcycles and four wheelers.  He also enjoyed reading, playing cards, traveling and spending time on his land near Green Hill.   Bennie    especially loved being with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren..  He was also a lifetime member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, serving as secretary there for many years.  He  will be sorely missed by his family and friends.    

Bennie is proceeded in death by his parents, Albert & Anna Bannink;   grandson, Ryan Allram; infant sister; & brother Edward Bannink

Survived By
Wife  -  Elaine Bannink -  Clear Lake, WI

Children
LouAnn (Doug) Allram  -  Clear Lake, WI
Lynette (Herby) Seeger  -  Rice Lake, WI
Mike Bannink  -  Clear Lake, WI

Grandchildren
Justin (Jessica) Allram,  Jason (Sarah) Seeger, Cory Seeger,  Andrew Seeger (Fiancé Megan), &  Michael (Lida) Bannink

Great Grandchildren -  Gavin & Devin Allram,  Stella & Serena Seeger, Eva & Isla Bannink

Sister in Law
Kathy Bannink -  Clear Lake, WI

Loving Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends

Memorial Service  at  1pm on Saturday, October 7,  2017 at  St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Clear Lake, WI.

Clergy  -  Pastor Geri Sola      Music  -  Brian Wick

Visitation  -  Saturday,  October 7,  2017 at  St. Barnabas Episcopal Church  from  12 - 1 pm

Interment at a later date in Reeve Cemetery in Vance Creek Township

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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