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We are sad by the passing of Ben. We enjoyed him in the Boy Scout troop in Bryn Mawr. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Byron, Sharon and Family Hylen
June 21, 2012 | Princeton, MN
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Bolin, Benjamin Quincy Age 46, Mpls, June 14, 2012. A very caring, thoughtful, and generous person, Benjamin was a talented musician with a wealth of self-taught musical abilities. He loved to play every kind of music, and to write and play his own music. He enjoyed attending a variety of musical concerts. He was also a bicyclist, a hiker, and a camper who loved to read. He was a huge local sports fan. He especially liked the Twins, the Timberwolves, and the Lynx. Benjamin was a true individual who will be remembered for his flowing red hair, his friendly smile, his energetic greetings, and his thoughtful personality. Preceded in death by mother, Winifred Wandersee. Survived by father, Perry Bolin (Carol); brother, Weston Bolin (Patty); sister, Andrea Wandersee (Pete Shambo); nieces, Heidi Bolin and Lindsay Bolin, and nephew, Cody Habbel; uncle, Richard Wandersee (Shirley). And his second family Barry, Tim, Kevin, Tara, and Kelly. Friends included Liz, and E.J. Funeral service held at Benjamin's childhood church, Lake of the Isles Lutheran, 2020 W. Lake of the Isles Pkwy, Mpls, on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mary's Place, Mpls.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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We are sad to hear of the passing of Ben. We remember the Boy Scout years and the impact he had with the rest of the troop and the scouts. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Byron and Sharon & family Hylen
June 21, 2012 | Princeton, MN
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I had many great times playing music with Ben. He was a generous soul. He gave me a concert ticket for a Jon Anderson show at the Guthrie last year.
He was always great to be around. I'll miss him very much.
Paul Brekke
June 19, 2012 | Minneapolis, MN
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Ben was our neighbor and neighborhood watch protector. Always couretous and we loved listening to him practice on his porch when he lived by us. We were surprised to hear of his passing as we saw him on his bike a few days ago. A genuine human being, unique and caring soul. May he rest peacefully.
Rob and Pam Riskin/Lehan
June 18, 2012 | Minneapolis, MN
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Sharon and I were very saddened to hear about the loss of your son. My family will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Sharon Beckwith
June 18, 2012
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We were sorry to hear about the loss to your family. Dave and I will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Bolin
June 18, 2012 | Clarksville, IA
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Ben's spirit was unbounded and although it's been many years since seeing him, I will miss him. His musicality and humor will be what I remember most about him... oh and the time we smashed heads together going for a head ball in high school soccer! He was also a competitor and he got the better on that match up! Peace, Benny.
Chris Moore
June 18, 2012 | Albany, NY
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Ben truely celebrated the moment better then anyone I know. I always loved the knack he had for mixing beautiful philosophical perspectives into his songs...they always left you thinking. Even though I have not seen him in quite some time, I will miss him. Rest in peace my friend.
Kyle McAvoy
June 17, 2012 | Media, PA
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Ben was a true individual. He taught me that the most important thing about music was that listening was crucial to playing well. We had many amazing musical moments together. I will always cherish his friendship.
Rich Barberio
June 17, 2012 | Oneonta, NY
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