Benjamin Lee Rindt of Shawano died peacefully on September 15, 2023. He was born on September 12, 1932, to Edwin and Esther (Braun) Rindt in Clintonville. Ben was a graduate of Clintonville High, class of 1950. Along with working on the family farms in the town of Pella, he was employed at FWD (Seagrave) for thirty-nine years in Clintonville. Ben met his soul mate, Bette Suehring at the Caroline Ballroom in 1955. They were married December 22, 1956, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Town of Grant.

Ben enjoyed polka music, dancing, golfing, playing sheepshead and reading. He was an avid fan of the Badgers, Brewers, Bucks, Shawano Hawks and the Packers, where he had season tickets for many years. Along with Bette, he was truly in attendance at the Ice Bowl in 1967. Ben was a member of St. James Lutheran Church where he was involved with various projects in his younger days.

Ben is survived by his wife of 66 years, daughters; Julie Rindt of Shawano, Jodie Rindt of Milton, granddaughter, Britney Wagner of Janesville and grandson, Gifford Wagner of Milton, sisters-in-law, Bea Moede of Shawano and Doris Beiersdorf of Milwaukee, along with cousins and friends.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

A memorial service will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 11:00 am with Vicar David Kaiser officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:00 am until the time of service.

Memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church.