Esther Emily Bensman, a resident of Shores of Sheboygan, died Wednesday,
March 4, 2020, at the age of 103. Esther was the daughter of Henry and Lena
(Bonhoff) Hummitzsch. She was born in Sheboygan on January 4, 1917 and
graduated from Sheboygan High School in 1934. Esther went on to attend
Sheboygan Business College.
Esther and John Bensman were married on May 22, 1943. They were married for
49 years when John preceded her in death in 1992. Esther and John were long-
time residents of Sheboygan’s south side.
Esther worked at the Citizens State Bank for ten years and was a former member
of the Sheboygan’s Women’s Club.
She is survived by a son William (Pam Weisenberger) Bensman of Wind Point, a
granddaughter Anne Trane of West Des Moines, IA, a grandson Dan (Ellen)
Bensman of Hopkins, MN, and five great-grandchildren; Grace, Isabella and
Reuben Trane, and Beatrice and Josephine Bensman. She is further survived by
brother-in-law Jake Stroo, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Esther was preceded in death by her
sister Jane Stroo, brother Robert Hummitzsch and infant brother Donald
Hummitzsch.
Esther has chosen cremation with her ashes interred next to her husband at the
Garden Terrace Mausoleum. Respecting her wishes there will be no visitation or
service. Donations may be made in her memory to the Salvation Army.
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