Bennett Waldner was born on March 3, 1956 to Sam and Mary at Riverside Colony, Huron, S.D.

On June 8, 1980 he was united in marriage to Susanna Waldner. They were blessed with 40 years together. He served a number of years as electrician and 20 plus years as farm manager. He also ran irrigation pivots for most of his life until his retirement in 2015 due to health concerns.

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Bennett passed away peacefully at his home on February 1, 2021 at the age of 64.

Left to mourn are his wife Susanna, 3 sons and 2 daughters, and 17 grandchildren

(Jason) Sonya and their children, Jaden, Savanna, Benjamin, Silas, Melany, and Janiya.

Pr. Stephan (Rhoda) and their children Lincoln, Hudson, and Shyanne

Benjamin (Elizabeth) and their children Tayler, Carson, Jessica, and Cory

(Jonathan) Rosanna and their children Alex and Blakely

Jerome (Kaitlyn) and their children Allyson and Amber

7 brothers Sam (Rebecca), John (Susie), Edwin (Betty), Pr. Kenneth (Eva), Moses (Delilah), Alvin (Ruth), Jonathan (Darla), and 3 sisters, Kathrina (Thomas), Maryann (Alvin), Sarann (Norman) and sister-in-law, Eva.

Preceding him in death were his parents, mother-in-law, and his brother Ernest and sister-in-law, Susie.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 3, at 2:00 PM at Riverside Colony.