Benjamin Schommer

Benjamin James Schommer, resident Siren Wisconsin, died suddenly at home on December 5, 2011 at the age of 26. Ben was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin on September 19, 1985 to his loving parents James and Jacqueline (Johnson) Schommer. He was the middle child and sibling to older brother Brian M. Schommer and younger brother Jacob J. Schommer. A 2004 graduate of Frederic High School, Ben was on the wrestling team. He went on to study at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College and graduated with Associate degree as an Automotive Maintenance Technician. He was employed by Parker Hannifin in Grantsburg. He was enthusiastic about his work and was promoted to the bar line. He enjoyed his occupation as a machinist, and worked there until his death. Ben’s interests included repairing all things mechanical: cars and trucks, and anything with an engine in it. He especially enjoyed fixing antique lawn mowers and snowmobiles and then racing them. Ben served his community as a volunteer fire-fighter in the township of Milltown. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ben was known for his sharp whit and his great sense of humor. Ben is survived by children, Natalie Michelle, Kylynn Rose, and Drake Daniel, friend, Chelsie Heule; parents, Jacqueline and James Schommer; brothers, Brian Schommer and Jacob Schommer; grandparent, Virginia Johnson (Roger Sandstrom); aunts and uncles, Walter (Mary) Schommer, Peg (Jerry) Renk, John (Cathy) Schommer, Bill (Carol) Schommer, Tom (Cathy) Schommer, Betty (George) Moeri, Mary (Ron) Niemala, Julie (David) Wendt, Joe (Sue) Schommer, Susan Lenz (Laverne Chell), Kathy (Pete) Doth, Jeannie (Kevin) Barrett, and Thomas (Lea) Johnson; over 40 first cousins and many friends. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Ted R. Johnson; and Alvin and Dorothy Schommer. Funeral Services will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Frederic, Wisconsin, Friday, December 9, 2011 at 3:00 pm with Father Mullen officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:30-3:00 pm at St. Dominic Catholic Church on Friday. Funeral arrangements were entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI.