Kenneth John 'Kenny Jay' Benkowski

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Benkowski, Kenneth John, a.k.a Kenny Jay "The Sodbuster" age 85 of Bloomington, MN passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2023. An Army veteran who later became a professional wrestler. Kenneth was also a family man who will be greatly missed by all. Preceded in death by parents, John and Frances Benkowski; 1 sister; and 3 brothers. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Diane; children, Lori (Doug Roach) Smith, Dana (Gordy) Jacobson and Tim (Denise) Benkowski; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and many extended relatives and friends. Celebration of Life/ Open House Sunday, February 26th 4-8 p.m. at The Savage Legion - Post 643, 12375 Princeton Ave. Savage, MN 55378. Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. GILLBROTHERS.com BLOOMINGTON, MN 952-888-7771

Published on February 5, 2023