Name: Visitation for Benjamin D. Karner
Start: 2017-08-19T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-08-19T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Christ the Rock Church

Karner, Benjamin D.

Benjamin Daniel Karner, 41 of Kimberly passed peacefully on August 12th, 2017 due to a brain aneurysm. Ben was born to Marcie(LaDuke) and Norb Karner on April 22,1976. Ben graduated from Kimberly High School in 1995, and started his career in farming at the early age of fourteen, working on farms milking cows then working on farm equipment. He currently was employed by Schmidt Buildings and Equipment in Kaukauna. Ben also served as a Volunteer firefighter for Kimberly and currently with the Town of Buchanan.

There was nothing Ben could not fix, take apart, or put together. Ben also had a love for old cars. He owned a 1979 Monte Carlo that he enjoyed working on with Caleb. Often, he could be heard in the neighborhood or miles away. Benjamin was loved by all who knew him. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his laugh and love for people, always working on something for family or friends or just hanging out in his shop that he created and was so proud of. On August 29, 2009 Ben and Jennifer married. They shared the most incredible life together, a love that was deeper and unlike any other. He was the love of her life.

Ben is survived by his loving wife: Jennifer Karner, and his two children: Daytana Sky Autumn Roloff, Caleb Daniel Karner, and his stepson Kevin Shuckhart whom he loved like his own. Additional survivors include a brother: Rex Karner; a sister: Katie (Ryan) Feucht and their sons Ian and Henry; his paternal grandmother: Agnes Karner Rademacher, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ben is also survived by Jennifer's parents: Ernest and Karla Shuckhart, Jr; her brother: Robert Shuckhart and his children Robert and Hyden Shuckhart, and Julie Giordano; her sister: Heidi Shuckhart and her daughters Ciara Shuckhart and Kylee Long.

A celebration of Ben's life will be at Christ the Rock Church in Menasha, Saturday, August 19, 2017 with visitation taking place from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm followed by the service and a tribute from the Firefighters. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established.

The family would like to give a special thanks to some significant friends in Ben's life; Brent Otto, Jason Reinke, Craig Day and Brad Miland. The family would also like to thank Dr. Bhattacharjee and all the ICU nurses at Theda Care Regional Medical Hospital for their exceptional and compassionate care given to Ben.

Benny, You grew to be a handsome, helpful, hardworking man. Thank you for two wonderful grandchildren to carry on your legacy. Your ultimate gift of organ donation is proof of how you lived life, always giving and helping others. We are so proud of you, missing you always ~ Love Mom & Dad

I never thought in a million years I would be saying goodbye. We had so many hopes and dreams for our future and to grow old together. I cannot imagine how my life will be without you by my side. The tears in my eyes I can wipe away, but the ache in my heart will always stay. Till we meet again my love ~Jennifer

Through his gift of organ donation, he will live on through many others.

Friends and family may visit hovcremation.com to share memories and stories of Ben.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 16, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Karner

Sponsored by Heart of the Valley Cremation Services.

20 Entries

Dan Justdantanks

August 21, 2017

Mind boggling...so young...but my Dad died from the same thing...often associated with high blood pressure...death being essentially instantaneous. I would not have recognized him from his picture...been a while...but will miss him.

August 18, 2017

So Sad

Jennie & Chris Bigelow

August 18, 2017

Our hearts go out to ALL that are missing Ben. To say he will be missed is an understatement. He was so kind and friendly to everyone. He changed the lives of those who know him, as he made us all appreciate our friendships with him. While I did not know him very long or well, he always made a point to talk to me about my horse, while everyone else was talking about their "horsepower". He remembered every conversation we had and was genuine in getting know each and every person he spoke with. We all need to honor him, by treating each other in same regard as Ben did for us. He was kind, generous, and true friend to all. Even in passing he continued to give the ultimate gift of organ donation so that others could live. He was a truly self-less person, and will be missed greatly. Special thoughts and prayers to his family.

Ben Karner

August 18, 2017

Katie Feucht and Family;

With deepest sympathy in the loss of Ben. I am so sorry. May God be with you all .

Sally Brooks

Bleick/Nyman Family

August 17, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Ben..He will be greatly missed and will forever be in the hearts of all that loved him. Till we meet again...RIP

Kevin Winkler

August 17, 2017

Deepest sympathies to Ben's family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing he lived a life full of zest.
Still, way too young...

Bruce Brunner

August 16, 2017

Prayers of comfort for your family...I didn't have the pleasure of meeting this man, but I knew his mother many years ago. Condolences offered.

Cher Limle

August 16, 2017

I wish I had know this young man. He sounds so wonderful! My condolences go with his family for their loss. May God be with you at this time of sorrow.

Daniel Hoelzel

August 16, 2017

Our condolences to Bens Family, He was always smiling. all around good guy.
Dan & Sandy Hoelzel

August 15, 2017

I served with Ben on the Buchanan Fire & Rescue Department and his service to the community helped so many people over the years. He was a wonderful firefighter and special friend with everyone who served with him. My thoughts and prayers for all of his family and friends as he will be missed dearly!

Michael Grones
Retired Buchanan Fire Chief

Melissa Brantmeier

August 15, 2017

Prayers and hugs to the whole family! So sorry for your loss!

Brent Otto

August 15, 2017

Jennifer, Caleb and Daytana and all of your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was a great husband , father and friend to many. While ben and I have been best friends since kindergarten. Over the years we've done everything together. At this stage in our life's we knew everything about each other. Ben has helped me with so much over the year including helping me build my hot rod shop, my back yard shed and most recently helped me build a bed room in my basement for my son. Ben would do this for anyone that needed the help its just the good guy he was. (Johnny on the spot) the other thing ben and I shared along with his son caleb and my boy Landon was the car hobby. Some may remember my old high school car the Monte Carlo. All these years later Ben ended up finding that car after I sold it back in 2000. Ben has done a lot of work to that car making it very nice and extremely fast. But as I always told ben my chevelle is still faster lol. It would drive ben nuts when I would say that. We spent a lot of time at each other's houses. Everyday we would talk on the phone or a text or me coming over to your shop to solve all the worlds problems. Now that all goes away. Although it will be hard not to talk to you daily I know you will always be around. Like we have talked in the past if something would happen to one of us that the other would make sure the other family would be ok. I will hold good on that. Say hi to my dad for me, and hopefully the hot rods in heaven are as cool as the ones you and I have had over the years. Till we meet again my friend take care, love ya man...Brent....

Chris Kelch

August 15, 2017

Ben I met you once at the thrift store when i was work with your lovely wife Jen and Karla.I remember your dog growled at me and we just laughed.Ben it was so wonderful to have met you.RIP Ben. Jen sorryfor your Loss God Bless you and your family. Love you

Christine Kelch

August 15, 2017

Jennifer Mocine and Family

August 15, 2017

Forever in our hearts. You will be missed dearly, until we see each other again. May peace be with your family. Prayers for all of you. Ben you were a great friend, always willing to lend a hand or share a smile. We will miss your presence here, but know that you will live on in so many lives.

Christine Kelch

August 15, 2017

Ben it was a honor to have met you at the thrift store when Iwas working with Jen and Karla I remember trying to pet your dog and he growled at me and we just laughed.you will me missed but not forgotten. RIP Ben

Christine Kelch

August 15, 2017

Ben I met you once at the thrift store when i was work with your lovely wife Jen and Karla.I remember your dog growled at me and we just laughed.Ben it was so wonderful to have met you.RIP Ben.

Jim & Marion R

August 15, 2017

We are deeply sorry for your loss, and will keep the entire family in our prayers.

stacy Kavanaugh -wilson

August 15, 2017

I am so sorry RIP Ben you will be missed by all.

Anjela Gierke(Fye)

August 15, 2017

I have run into Ben here and there throughout the years, he was a few grades ahead of me in school. He always stopped to say Hi and wanted to share "life stories." We were never really friends, didn't hang out-but he sure made me feel like a friend. Such a nice guy....My thoughts and prayers go out to the families-may You find comfort and peace in all the memories you have with Ben.

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