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Edgar Nava
December 12, 2020 | Freeport, IL | Friend


MARENGO, Illinois
1986 - 2017
Ben was a graduate of Riley School and Marengo Community High School. He enjoyed being a counselor and camper at Wal Camp, working with kids at Little Blessings Preschool at St John's, and delivering for Joe, Dickey, and Sponge. Ben also worked for Tri-Star Metals and Marengo Signs. Ben worked in...
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Edgar Nava
December 12, 2020 | Freeport, IL | Friend

Happy Birthday in heaven Benjamin! Miss seeing your beautiful smile. I know you're watching over us. Until we meet again. Love you!
Lis
February 27, 2018 | Marengo, IL
So sorry about Ben. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Marilyn Beggs
December 26, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the Koelper family so sorry for your loss he was taken way to early.
Mike and Erin Markison
December 21, 2017 | Rockford, IL
From the early days at Riley to the late runs ins in Marengo you were the same genuine lovable person. I hope that you and Gib are resting peacefully together.
Derrik Bowen
December 21, 2017
Ben had a heart of gold, he always had a smile on his face. He will truly be missed. I send my deepest condolences to the whole Koelper family.
Erin Velasquez
December 21, 2017 | Marengo, IL
We're so sorry for your loss.
Dave & Julie Steimel
December 21, 2017 | Marengo, IL
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Ben and offer heartfelt condolences. May your warm and treasured memories warm your heart and comfort you during this difficult time.
December 20, 2017
The loss of Ben in our work family was heart breaking. He brought the most important thing he could to work each and every day.That was himself. Ben was full of cheer and laughter and loved his job.One day in the late summer he brought out sweat corn here to the shop and he was so proud it it and yes it was to be proud of. He was thankful of his job and loved doing it.I am sure all the NPL people on his route will miss him and his unique personality.Our prayers go out to his family and all...
December 20, 2017