Nikole Kristine Beneke

Obituary

Nikole Kristine Beneke was born on September 18, 1975, in Waconia, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of Jerome and Joyce (Christensen) Beneke.  Nikole was baptized as an infant on October 4, 1975, by Father O’Connor at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Glencoe, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 18, 1993, by Bishop Raymond Lucker at Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota.  She received her education in Glencoe, graduating with the Glencoe/Silver Lake High School Class of 1994.

Nikole made her home in Hamburg and Glencoe, Minnesota.  Nikole was united in marriage with Nathan Dammann on August 1, 1998.  This union was blessed with two daughters, Chauntaya and Felesha.

Nikole worked as a stable caretaker at Greenfield Farm in Maple Lake, Minnesota.  She loved animals and horses were her passion since she had been on a horse since she was two years old.  Nikole was also a volunteer fire fighter for the Hamburg Fire Department in Hamburg, Minnesota, and a member of the Fox Hollow Saddleclub.  She loved spending time with her children, family and friends. 

Nikole passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, in a car accident at the age of 42 years, 3 months and 1 day.

Blessed be her memory.

Nikole will be missed by her:
Children, Chauntaya “Taya” Dammann of Hamburg, MN,
Felesha Dammann of Hamburg, MN;
Brothers, Quinn Beneke and his wife, Jolee, of Glencoe, MN,
Brett Beneke and his wife, Julie, of Glencoe, MN,
Shannon Beneke and his wife, Peggy, of Glencoe, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and friends.

Nikole was preceded in death by her Parents, Jerome and Joyce Beneke; Grandparents, Ernst and Erna Beneke, Willard and Lucille Christensen; Taya and Felesha’s dad, Nathan Dammann.