
Jeffrey D Kinson
December 25, 1955 - July 12, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Jeffrey Douglas “Ben” Kinson, age 65, of Madison, passed away suddenly on Monday night, July 12, 2021, at his home in Monona. He was born on Dec. 25, 1955, a wonderful Christmas blessing to his parents, Roger Duane and Nancy Ann (Roege) Kinson. Jeff graduated from Monona Grove High School and then attended UW-Whitewater. For the majority of his life, Jeff loved working as a painter for his brother, Brad. Later, he worked parking cars at the Dane County Coliseum.
Jeff loved to be outdoors, camping and fishing with his BFF, Janie, his dog, Max, and other numerous friends. He loved his hometown sports teams, the Packers, Badgers, Bucks and Brewers. His favorite indoor activities included weekly card games with neighbors and friends, shooting a lively game of pool at one of his favorite hangouts, Snicks, a day of slots at Ho Chunk and most recently, he could be found daily at the local dog park with his beloved dog, Max.
Jeff was one of the kindest, most gentle souls that would do anything for a neighbor or friend - including giving you the shirt off his back. He was a blessing to all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Nancy; girlfriend, Janie Sanderson; brothers, Gregory (Carol) Kinson, Bradley (Elaine) Kinson and Douglas (Barbara) Kinson; sister, Kristi Kinson; his beloved dog, Max; nieces and nephews, Bryce, Tyler, Brady, Coleman, Cassidy and Kaley Kinson; great-nephew, Aaron Kinson; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by father, Roger; best bud, Frenchie; and numerous aunts and uncles.
A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., on Saturday, July 24, 2021, followed by a celebration of life at SNICKS SPORTSMAN BAR, 4605 Monona Drive, Monona. The family encourages everyone to wear your favorite sports team gear!!
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Jul 24, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Sat Jul 24, 2021 @ 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
Snicks Sportsman Bar • 4605 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716
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Judybowes
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Jeff was such a sweetheart!! So sorry to hear this news. RIP my friend
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Richard Photinos
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I am so saddened to hear about Benny passing. We had so many good times together through the years, especially summer baseball! Rest in Peace my friend.
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Russ & Tess Thompson
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Jeff will be missed by many people. He was such a good man and always had a great attitude. Everytime I saw him he was with Max, his Loyal Friend. RIP Jeff You will Never Be Forgotten.
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Lori Krajco
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeff from the Kinson family. I have many good memories of Jeff and the whole family back in our high school days. Jeff was a kind soul. God bless. Lori Lunder Krajco
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Fran Pfefferkorn
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I'm thinking of the Kinson Family during this sad time. You have my condolences, and I am wishing you peace. - Fran Pfefferkorn