Dr. Benjamin Nelson Larsen

Jay & Julie - I am so sorry. I was thinking of you randomly today out in Colorado where I live now and searched to see if you were still in Oconomowoc when Ben's obituary came up. Shock and sadness overwhelms me at this moment, not just for your loss but for the many years I let go by without seeing you or keeping in touch. Again, I am sorry. I pray that Ben's faith will comfort you in no small way with the knowledge we will be united one day with our heavenly father. Much love to you both.

Few words. We have been blessed with amazing sons who grew up in the best of towns. I hope they enjoy heaven together now, and I cannot wait for us all to be reunited! Love to you Julie and Jay. Keep sharing Ben. His legacy and life bless us all and the more others hear the better the world. Here for you always.
Tamara Swan

I am grateful that I met Ben in this lifetime, as one of his 4 Rivers friends, even if it was only for a short while. He was such a loving human being. Wherever he is now is lucky to have him:) I pray for peace for the ones left behind.

Peace

I loved Ben. He was my student at OHS. He was a great student and a joy to have in class. I remember him so well and even where this kind and capable young man sat. I have kept up with his schooling and profession through interactions with his loving parents. May he Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory.

Ben and I were classmates at LFC. We took a ton of classes together and worked together on projects in most of them. I loved him very much. We talked about Jesus together, and even did Bible study on occasion. We also had a lot of fun. I'm so sad to hear of his passing. I know him as a beautiful human being, and I thank God that I got to know him.

My family and I are medical missionaries. In May, we had to return to the States from Cambodia because a doctor here thought I had thyroid cancer (I had cancer when I was fifteen, thankfully, this ended up either being a false alarm or a healing, either way, glory to God). We sent an email out to all who receive our newsletter, and Ben has long been supportive. Ben reached out to me to ask how he could help while extending his love to me. I told him that we were okay financially, and that I wish I could give him a hug. His last words to me were, "...I could always send you a coupon/voucher for a hug ;) Happy hearing from you."

I hope to cash in that voucher in heaven. I love Ben. He was a wonderful man. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you now!

Ethan Helm

Jay and family, my family and church family will be praying for all of you during this time of grief and heartache. -Joye

The world needs more healers and nature lovers, so it is profoundly sad to lose an exceptional human such as Ben Larsen. I send my deepest condolences to Julie, Jay, and the rest of Ben's family and close friends.

I feel the memory of his hearty laughter in my soul, still. I hope it stays with us for years.

May God Bless you and forever hold you in the palm of His hands.
Shannon Renz (Schwenke)

The ancient Delphic maxim, "Know Thyself" calls a man to know his measure. At 36 Ben had emerged such a man. What additional great deeds Ben would have accomplished we will never know, but his life was already filled with adventure, excitment and discovery, especially that of the self. He packed more into 36 years than I have in 63 and left all of us with catching up to do. May his life not be measured in years, but in actions.

Please enjoy these photos and videos attached. A master album of photos will be forthcoming.