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Sean Thomas Benham was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 25, 1955, to Frank and Mary Irene Benham, later moving to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and then Palatine, Illinois. Sean graduated from St. Viator High School, Marquette University, and St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed his General Surgery residency at Providence Hospital, Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Benham and his family then moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where he joined the Manitowoc Clinic as a General Surgeon. He went on to start his own practice in Two Rivers and Manitowoc, Benham Surgical Health Care, until his retirement in 2015.
Sean is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marybeth (Strzalka), and their children, Meghan Kinney (William Hull), Brendan and Conor (Jolene Meissner). He is also survived by his sisters, Maureen Johnson and Patricia Wallenberg, his mother-in-law Alice Strzalka, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and their children.
Dr. Benham enjoyed his surgical practice and cared deeply for his patients. He was a loving husband and father. He was a good friend to many. He will be sorely missed.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
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The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Jens location, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Richard Auchter
August 8, 2025
Sean was one of the first doctors I met when I started my practice in Manitowoc in 1998. He was a great colleague and friend and I had the privilege of knowing his family as well. He was always direct, honest, clear thinking and clear speaking, and had the greatest sense of humor. I never saw him without his smile, and he always saw the good in people. His patients were absolutely devoted to him, with good reason. He was a superb surgeon with the best bedside manner and personal touch.
Dr.McCormick
August 7, 2025
Sean Benham - my wife and I moved to Manitowoc in 1999 to practice the art and science of pathology for Dr. Benham and other surgeons in Manitowoc! In my years of knowing Sean, I knew him to be a fighter for his patients...His absence is felt on a daily basis! RIP Dr. Benham!!!!
M.McCormick,MD
Susan Rozmarynoski
August 5, 2025
Our condolences to Sean's family - Dr. Benham was a phenomenal doctor! Very compassionate, caring -made you feel like you were the only patient he had. Rest in peace - gone are the earthly struggles.
Dave & Sue Rozmarynoski
Perk Foster
August 5, 2025
I am sad to know that Sean has passed. A great man. He saved my life in 1999 in an operation for stage 3 colon cancer.
My sincere condolences. Perk Foster
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Leo and Faye Riesterer
August 4, 2025
Dr. Benham was a wonderful gentle friendly and caring Doctor. Leo and I both were patients of his. Missed him so much when he retired. Our condolences to his wife and family. RIP Dr. Benham
Bill Ventura
August 4, 2025
Condolences to the entire Benham family. I've know Sean since high school and at Marquette university where we were roommates on 21st and State for several years. Again, our condolences.
Wendy Backhaus
August 4, 2025
It was a pleasure working with you Dr Benham, thanks for all the good memories. Rest easy.
My Sympathies to Beth and family
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