Kenneth John a.k.a Kenny Jay "The Sodbuster" Benkowski, age 85 of Bloomington MN, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2023.
An Army veteran who later became a professional wrestler. Kenneth was also a family man who will be greatly missed by all.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Frances Benkowski; 1 sister; and 3 brothers.
Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Diane; children, Lori (Doug Roach) Smith, Dana (Gordy) Jacobson and Tim (Denise) Benkowski; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and many extended relatives and friends.
Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gill Brothers 612-861-6088 www.gillbrothers.com
An Army veteran who later became a professional wrestler. Kenneth was also a family man who will be greatly missed by all.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Frances Benkowski; 1 sister; and 3 brothers.
Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Diane; children, Lori (Doug Roach) Smith, Dana (Gordy) Jacobson and Tim (Denise) Benkowski; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and many extended relatives and friends.
Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gill Brothers 612-861-6088 www.gillbrothers.com
Kenneth John a.k.a Kenny Jay "The Sodbuster" Benkowski, age 85 of Bloomington MN, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2023.
An Army veteran who later became a professional wrestler. Kenneth was also a family man who will be greatly missed by all.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Frances Benkowski; 1 sister; and 3 brothers.
Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Diane; children, Lori (Doug Roach) Smith, Dana (Gordy) Jacobson and Tim (Denise) Benkowski; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and many extended relatives and friends.
Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gill Brothers 612-861-6088 www.gillbrothers.com
An Army veteran who later became a professional wrestler. Kenneth was also a family man who will be greatly missed by all.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Frances Benkowski; 1 sister; and 3 brothers.
Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Diane; children, Lori (Doug Roach) Smith, Dana (Gordy) Jacobson and Tim (Denise) Benkowski; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and many extended relatives and friends.
Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gill Brothers 612-861-6088 www.gillbrothers.com
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