Lawrence “Tim” Benson, age 61, of Jasper

Lawrence “Tim” Benson, age 61, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home surrounded by family. 

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 30, 1961 to Larry E. and Eve (Kight) Benson. He married Kris Prechtel on June 6, 2012. 

He was a United States Veteran serving in the Marines. 

He worked at Jasper Engines as a maintenance tech prior to his illness and disability. 

Tim was a die-hard Florida Gator football fan.  He loved outdoors, especially camping, fishing and yard work. 

Surviving are his wife, Kris Benson, Jasper, IN, two step children, Justin (Jordan) Bromm, Ferdinand, IN, Miah Bromm, Jasper, IN, one grandchild, Lavender Bromm, his mother, Eve Unland, Jacksonville, FL, one sister, Jane (Tommy) Allen, Jacksonville, FL, and nieces and nephews.  

Preceding him in death are his father, Larry E. Benson and his stepfather, Harold Unland. 

A private memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date.  

Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.