Benedictus is survived by children Leslie (Robert) Bashaw of Milton VT, Joy (Jeff) Bowman of Garner NC, Ben (Paul Martin) Niese of Saratoga Springs NY, Scott Niese of Grand Rapids MI, and Jeff (Rebecca) Niese of Rhinelander WI, and brother Henry (Paula) Niese of Glen Elg MD.
A memorial service will be Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 1:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, 724 Arbutus St Rhinelander, WI, with Rev. Doug Harris officiating. Visitation will be from noon until time of services at the church. Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home, 715-365-4343 is assisting the family with arrangements. All are invited to light a candle and leave an online condolence for Benedictus at www.hildebrandfh.com.