Benjamin Deelen

Benjamin Van Deelen, 21, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 6, 2016. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 14, 1994, to Nick and Lynn.
Ben was a graduate of Hermantown High School and attended college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth
Ben was fearless and sought adventure with a young man's cheerful abandon. He had a broad smile and a big heart. He had many friends who will miss his generosity of spirit deeply. He will be remembered for his gift of laughter. Ben was an analytical thinker and relished friendly arguments with family and friends alike. Ben was a gifted athlete and was at his graceful best on skis although he took to any sport with energetic ease. Ben love to hunt and fish and especially treasured yearly trips to Canada with his good friend Corey and with family. He was so loved.
Ben was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gretchen and Lyle Rasmussen.
Ben is survived by his parents, Nick and Lynn; sisters Anna and Abby; grandparents Dick and Jan Van Deelen; and many family and friends.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Dougherty Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Saturday, from 10 am until the start of the funeral service at 11 am at the First Lutheran Church 1100 E. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802.
Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E. 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55805, 218 737-3555.

Visitation from 10am until the funeral service at 11am.