James H. Bensman, 64, 04471 Bensman Road, Minster, died at 3 a.m. Feb. 2, 2007, at his home from a sudden illness.

He was born in Minster on July 9, 1942, to Lawrence and Rose Broering Bensman. On Sept. 28, 1973, he married Karen Heckman, who survives in Minster.

Also surviving are three sons, Dale (Samantha) and Randy, all of Minster, and Bill (Tiffany), Port Jefferson; four brothers, Ken (Pat), Larry (Mary) and Nick (Diane), all of New Bremen, and Charlie (Cindy), Sygnet; a sister, Judy McGlothen, St. Marys; and a brother-in-law, David Stammen, Rossburg.

Deceased is a sister, Barbara Stammen.

He was retired from Midmark, after working 43 years. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Knights of Columbus, Minster, and Minster Fraternal Order of Eagles #1391.

Funeral mass is 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Rick Neiberding officiating. Burial is at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday and 9-9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Memorials can be made to Minster Area Life Squad.