Benjamin (Bennie) E., Guthu, age 68 of Scandinavia, was born to life July 19, 1955, and entered Eternal Life on July 19, 2023.

If you knew Ben, you know he had a long adventurous childhood and teen years. That's where he met many of his "lifelong friends", and wife to be …. Donna and Ben were married Oct. 2, 1976, on a beautiful fall afternoon at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Iola.

Ben was a self-motivated entrepreneur and during his lifetime he continued his journey of fulfilling his life with his working career, his time with family and friends, camping, farming, gardens, flea markets, lake time, up north time, festive parties, woodworking, birdwatching, and usually an old western on T.V.

-We'll All Miss Hi Huge Infectious Smile!-

Ben is survived by his wife, Donna (Swenson); children; Kyle (Courtney), Kayla, Jace; Grandson; Kadin and Kyler; Sisters; Dianne Handrich, Pam Loken; sisters-in-Law/brothers-In-Law;' Scott & Geri Sannes, Lynn Swenson and Allan Swenson.

Many adored nieces and nephews and their children. Aunts, uncles, cousins, special friends, and Lil' Anne.

Ben was proceeded in death by his beloved sister Vicki; In-Laws; Merlin and Lucille Swenson; brother-in-Law; Lee Swenson; Parents; Eugene and Irene Guthu.

Ben's Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11:00 a.m., August 4, 2023, at Our Saviors Lutheran church, Iola.

-The Way, the Truth, and the Life-John 14:1-6

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS