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2019

David BENASSI Obituary

Left this earth on 8/14/19, due to a tragic motorcycle accident. He is survived by his wife, Pam, son Matthew, daughter, Leah (Josh) Urban and 3 beloved and adored grandchildren, Heidi, Gunnar and Petra. They were his best camping, fishing and welding buddies. He also leaves behind extended family, many dear friends and neighbors. A reception open house will be held on Thursday, August 22 from 4-7pm at Vadnais Heights Community Park Shelter at 661 E. Co. Rd. F (next to Vadnais Commons), Vadnais Heights, Rain or Shine. In lieu of flowers or memorials, Dave would like you to treat your family.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Aug. 18, 2019.

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August 22, 2019

I so much enjoyed my cousin David's company on a "date" with him... he treated me to a lobster tail meal... and told me NOT to ruin it with ketchup! Hey, David, of course not! I miss you just because I see your picture here... and can't wait to have lobster tail with you in God's heaven. Love, Cousin Patsy

Dear Pam, Matthew, and Leah, may God be with you during this time of grief. It has been so very long since I saw you when you lived in Rockford, IL. You are in my prayers during this difficult time of sorrow and waiting... to see David again in heaven. All my love and prayers, Patsy Benassi-Ester

Mary and Chuck Ditter

August 22, 2019

We were lucky to share Dave's good-natured humor and his kindness. We will miss him.

August 20, 2019

Pam, I'm not sure if you remember we, but I worked at the Rice St. Clinic before you and am a friend of Dee Burnell's.
I was so sorry to hear about your husbands accident. Sending sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
Mary Ellen (Boots) Gangl

Annie Reinke (Tauscheck

August 19, 2019

I have the fondest memories (some of my very earliest) of your family as our neighbors. Matt was my dearest buddy growing up. Dave's smile and kindness is burned forever in my childhood mind and the way I think of him today. Or whole family is heartbroken to hear of this news and we send our love.

Dan Baumgardner

August 18, 2019

We were so saddened to hear the news. Dave was always a warm, friendly neighbor with a smile every time I walked by. He was always a great resource for anything mechanical and happy to assist. We had talked about riding together but never got to it.
Thanks for making our neighborhood great! You will be missed!

Steve & Bernetta Holt

August 18, 2019

We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you.

Rosa Katz

August 17, 2019

We are heartbroken to hear about the loss of my dear Uncle David. The memories of him will live on in our hearts. Much love to his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Rosa, Steven, Aaron, and Veda

RuthAnne Fuller

August 16, 2019

We always knew when spring arrived, because the garage door would go up and we could see what winter Harley projects Dave had been working on. Dave was so patient with our boys Alex & Derek when they were young. They would go over to see what project he was working on and he would always stop to talk with them, let them use his tools and he made sure they had on ear protection and googles. Birch Ridge Road will be a quieter street without the sound of Dave's Harley Davidson, but that is the sound that be missed.

Brian & RuthAnne Fuller

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