Ben Lee Navis
September 25, 1952 - November 17, 2018
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE/MADISON-Ben L. Navis, age 66, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. He was born on Sept. 25, 1952, in Waupun, the son of Clifford Navis and Benty Swaagman. Ben graduated from LaFollette High School. He worked with Cliff Navis Co. for over 25 years before starting his own masonry restoration business. Ben was an avid golf enthusiast and loved to watch the Badgers and Green Bay Packers. Ben is survived by his two sons, Michael Navis and Tyler Navis; siblings, Cal (Mary) Navis, Bonnie (Stephen) Vaccaro, and CJ (Mary Anne) Navis; and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, with a sharing of stories at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ben’s name to Easter Seals of Wisconsin, 8001 Excelsior Dr., Suite 200, Madison, WI 53717 https://www.eastersealswisconsin.com/. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Memorial Gathering
Wed Nov 28, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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BerniePowers
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You were the father of two outstanding boys. Thank you for this gift.
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Ann Sederquist
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Mike and Ty, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. May you find peace.
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peggy falkenstein
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Michael and Ty, I so remember your Dad from all the years I worked at the Deforest Clinic.. Though he had his struggles, he was always so proud of both of you. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
Peggy (RN retired)
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William O'Brien
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Ben , always friendly, supportive, a great wrestler. Ben was always a good friend and kind as I remember him from Lafollette HS. I always enjoyed watching his wrestling matches with his tenacity and wits and moves. He was really a great person. Delighted to see his smile never went away. May God Bless you in saying farewell to Ben, and all of us who give thanks to God for Ben's life and how he influenced all of us by his good example. Bill O'Brien