Benjamin M. Schweitzer, age 24, of Prior Lake, MN, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, March 28, 2020.
A Private Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 12:45 PM. Friends are invited to stream the service at the following link: Ben’s Celebration of Life. Ben will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Jordan.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.BallardSunderFuneral.com and cards can be mailed to Ben’s family c/o Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation; 104 First Street West; Jordan, MN 55352.
Benjamin Michael was born on February 23, 1996, in Edina, MN, to Michael Schweitzer and Jennifer Parle.
He graduated from Prior Lake High School in 2014. Ben was energetic and full of life. He enjoyed the outdoors. He loved playing hockey, lacrosse, snowboarding, golf, and baseball. Ben especially loved all lake activities such as snowmobiling and wake surfing.
Ben will forever be loved and missed by father, Michael Schweitzer, stepmother, Deana Schweitzer; mother, Jennifer Parle; sister, Emerald Schweitzer; stepbrother, Landon Graf; grandparents, John and Kathryn Schweitzer, Dennis and Marcia Parle, Richard and Kathleen Hilke; other family and friends.
Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation proudly served and cared for the Schweitzer family.
[A Mass of Christian Burial was previously held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 1:00 pm, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake.]
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Cheryl Kerek
Mike, Dee and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time and wishing you peace It is difficult since we cannot gather to support one another but know your friends are here holding you up.
Love to you all. ❤️
Thane and Vicki
Our hearts have been so heavy for your family. We hope the memories of Ben is bringing some peace to your family. He’s a free spirit in the sky.
We love you guys
Luci Goltz
We are so sorry for your loss of Ben! We will always remember him playing hockey and lacrosse and how much fun we had!
We love you Schweitzers!
The Goltz Family
Sandy & Brent Kaul
Dear Mike, Dee and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Ben. May you find peace through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Matt and Jennifer Evers
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ricky vig
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with family and friends during this difficult time. Sending strength your way. Love, Ricky & Callie Vig.
Katie Johnson
I am so very sorry for the loss of Ben! He was close with my daughter and granddaughter and spent time at our house! He was always very sweet and quiet when he was over. My favorite memory is watching him throw Teegan, who was 20 months old, in the air (safely of course!) she would squeal with laughter, and when he brought her back down she would say, “fly?” And make the “more” sign using the sign language she learned at school. He did that over and over and over with her and it was ridiculously endearing. I of course tried to play that game and was only able to toss her up once. He was a special man. The girls loved Ben and he will forever hold a special place in all of our hearts! Much love and peace to all the family and friends suffering right now.
Mark and Julie Schweitzer
Mike and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all and sending our prayers your way. Stay strong, he is at peace in Gods arms.
Love to you all!
Linda Zimmer
Dear John and Kathy Schweitzer! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time! Jim and Linda Zimmer.
Cindy Masley
Mike, Deana and family,
Todd and I were so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. We are so sad! We will be thinking about you and praying for you and your family.
Love and Peace,
Todd and Cindy Masley
Don Kesich
Mike and See I’m so sorry for the loss of your son. My deep heart felt condolences go out to you and your family. Good thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. .
Monica Campuzano
Oh Mike Deana Landon and Emma, my heart is breaking so bad for you all. I can’t even imagine your pain right now. I love you so much. I pray that God holds you tight and gives you peace through this. I am struggling to find the words to comfort you. I’m sure Ben is at peace now. And I do know that Mike you were a wonderful father
And Deana, you were an amazing stepmother. And Landon and Emma, your love for your brother was unconditional. I’m sure Ben always knew that. I hope you can feel the love I’m sending you. I am so sorry for your loss. I love you!!!!
Suzanne Claiborne
Mike, and family, I am so sad to hear of your loss. Words cannot express the deep sympathy I feel for all of you. I cannot imagine your pain. I hope that you feel some sense of comfort knowing that so many friends are with you in thought. I will be praying for you and for Ben.
God bless you and keep you in his peace.
Pat Gleason
Mike and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ben’s passing. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to you. I hope you feel my tight hug, my friend, as I wish I could be there in person. All my love, your long time friend, Pat Gleason.
Mary Vierow
Dee, I am lifting your family up in prayer and asking the Lord to wrap His arms around all of you during this time. May you feel that love. I know from Angie how much you loved Ben, she could hardly tell me about it she was crying so hard. I didn’t know Ben , but it was easy to see how much he will be missed . Sending you lots of virtual hugs ❤️
Linda Moen
We are so sorry to hear of your loss!
May the Lord you close and give you peace.
Gary and Linda Moen
(Friends of Ben’s uncle Tim)
Deb DuChene
Mike, Dee and Jen – So sorry to hear about Ben’s death. The DuChene family extends their love and prayers to all of you and Uncle John, Aunt Kathy and to Ben’s Uncle Tim. Love to you all.
Bill Marchessault
To all the Schweitzers may God’s grace be with you
as try to heal through this living nightmare
Linda Moen
Schweitzer Family,
We send our deepest sympathies to you all!
May the Lord hold you close at this time of sorry.
Peace to you all!
Gary and Linda Moen
(Friends of Tim and Grandparents of Abbott)
Rob Lehrer
My prayers go out for Ben’s soul and for you all. May the love and grace of Jesus walk you through this sad time.
Jackie Colston
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Hugs to Mike, Deanna, Jen and Emerald may you find peace in his passing.
Dan and Leanne johnson
Mike and Dee we are very sorry you are going through this! We are both here for you if you need anything! Love you guys! RIP Ben!!
Michelle and Scott Jirik
Mike and family- we sending hugs, prayer and love to you all. So sorry for your loss of Ben. Reading the condolences, he seem to be a kind soul who will be missed by all. Praying for strength for you during this unimaginable time.
Paul Schweitzer
We’re so sorry that Ben has passed. Deepest sympathies from our family in Seattle. We wish you PEACE and virtual hugs to all of you! My cousins Mike and Tim are bigger than life and ultimately will be the strength everyone needs to move forward. I love you all! May Ben rest in peace.
Rick and Kelsey
Mike, Dee, Emmie and Landon – We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our love and deepest condolences. We have so many great memories with Ben and we will miss him dearly.
Kurt and Kathy Fezler
Mike, Dee, Em, and and Landon,
Our hearts are so heavy for you. We are deeply sorry for the loss of Ben. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you.
Kurt, Kathy and Kodi
Bruce and Sidney Pudwill
Dearest Mike and family,
There are no words to say that will ease your grief. We are so very sorry for the loss of Ben. Please know that Bruce and I are thinking of you all during this painful time. We are praying for you and sending you our love. We will keep Ben in our hearts and our memories.
Sid and Bruce
Eric & Tina Pratt
Our deepest sympathies to all of you, no words can express the sorrow we feel for you and your family. We can only imagine the grief you must be feeling for Ben’s loss. I hope you will find some relief in knowing that, while Ben is no longer with us, the memories you have will be with you in your hearts forever.
Eric & Tina Pratt and family
Rob and Caroline Schweitzer
Michael, Deana, Emerald, Landon, and Timothy (The Attenders):
To be real, this whole thing sucks – big time. Having this been the first time attending a funeral via a live steaming video, we did not know what to expect. Our main take away though is it was very evident that each of you was there for one other. May that commitment generate strength for healing and moving on with pride for Benjamin’s life. It was truly a beautiful service and thank you for inviting us and at least 240 other viewers (X’s 2, 3, 4 or more) to watch it live as if we were there with you. God will take good care of Ben’s soul. Very true, we will be seeking hugs as soon as feasible.
Best Regards and Love,
Rob and Caroline
Monica Campuzano
To know your beautiful family is to know how broken you are. I am so sorry for your loss. It was so hard to watch and not be able to reach out to you. I have never cried so hard in my life. It breaks my heart to see you in such pain. Please know how much I love you. Ben is at peace now I hope that brings you some comfort He is in Jesus’s arms I can’t wait till we can celebrate Bens life with you. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Sue Gleason
John, Kathy, Mike, Tim and family.
I know you are hurting now and I send you my sympathies to you. Death can’t keep Ben in the ground. I pray God send you His peace. We have the promise of seeing our loved ones again. That is our hope.
Friends are friends forever. Love, Sue Gleason
Wendy Dorn
Mike, Dee, Emmie and Landon, there are no words to express how truly sorry we are to hear about Ben. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May the memories and God’s love be with you always. Kelly and Wendy Dorn
Shana Barton-Nielsen
There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I am thinking about all of you and sending my love and strength during this difficult time.
Sue Kamps Anderson
My deepest sympathies to entire extended Schweirzer family on your loss of Ben. RIP Ben. Thoughts, prayers, and hugs to all.
Sue Anderson (friend of Kathy Loch)
MARY BALSER
WE ARE THINKING ABOUT AND PRAYING FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND REST IN PEACE, BEN. LOVE MARY AND BEN IN BOCA RATON ,FLORIDA.
Steve Secory
Dear Mike and family, we are truly sorry for your loss. Even though we never met Ben it’s obvious from all these writings that he was a gentle soul and loved by many. Mike, from all of our conversations I could tell that you are a great father and wanted the best for your son.
Our most sincere sympathies.
Mimi & Steve Secory