Service Information
Benedict Grosam, age 86, of Fairfax, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 21, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, January 21, 2022, 9:00 A.M.-11 A.M., 2 hours prior to the service, ALL at church.
Obituary
Benedict Frank Grosam was born on May 27, 1935, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Frank and Caroline (Gitter) Grosam. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax. He received his education in Fairfax.
On September 5, 1956, Benedict was united in marriage to Cleophas Zollner in Fairfax, Minnesota. The couple lived on the farm where they raised their children. At one time they farmed the land, milked cows, had laying hens, farrowed and finished pigs and raised steers. They were blessed with five children, Leonard, Pat, Lori, Karen, and George. Benedict and Cleo shared 65 years of marriage.
Benedict was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax.
Ben and his family enjoyed fishing, watersports, vacationing, snowmobiling and spending time at Oak Creek with their children and grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and going to auctions as well. Ben was enjoying being semi-retired and farming with his son, George and with his grandchildren, Justin and Matthew.
Ben passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye at the age of 86 years. Blessed be his memory.
Ben is survived by his:
Wife, Cleo Grosam of Fairfax, MN;
Daughters, Pat Winberg and her husband, Mark of South Lake Tahoe, CA,
Lori Francis and her husband, Mike of Eagle, ID,
Karen Capra and her special friend, Bob Kidney of St. Francis, MN;
Son, George Grosam and his wife, Amy of Fairfax, MN;
Grandchildren, Michael Winberg, Jessica Winberg, Samantha Capra, Nicholas Capra, Justin Grosam and Matthew Grosam;
Sister, Janet Plotz of Clements, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Bernice Dietz and her husband, Dan of New Ulm, MN, and Rose Zollner of New Ulm, MN;
Brother-in-law, Russ Beert and his wife, Ruth of Morgan, MN;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ben was preceded in death by his Parents, Frank and Caroline Grosam; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Joseph and Lucille Zollner; Son, Leonard Grosam; Brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Ordell Grosam; Sister, Margaret Beert; Brothers-in-law, Leo Plotz, Albin and Marion Zollner, Fred and Betty Zollner; Glen Zollner and Eldred Zollner.
Gene Lutteke says
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Benedict( Benny) Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Larry Dauer says
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Ben. We are sorry but we cannot make the services. We will keep you in our prayers. Larry and Mary
John Dietz says
My deepest sympathies to my Godmother, cousins, their spouses and children. May God hold you close during this very difficult time.
Brian Bemmels says
My condolences to Cleo and all of the family. I will never forget that Ben and Cleo gave me my first job.
Linda Plotz Pederson says
To Cleo, George, Karen, Lori, and Patsy,
My sincere condolences on the death of Benny. Although we haven’t connected often in the last 40 years or more (can it be that long!), I remember good times hanging out at Grandpa Frank and Grandma Caroline’s house at Christmas and other family gatherings. It was a special treat when the parents would send us out to play or even bowling (!) so they could play Sheephead. I never did learn that game. Treasure the memories and best wishes on your journeys. I won’t be able to make it today to the funeral due to work commitments but you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Linda Plotz Pederson and family