Benjamin Dennis "Ben" Werlein

Benjamin Dennis Werlein, 51, of Mondovi, passed away October 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a battle with cancer.

He is survived by the love of his life, Amy Tendrup, mother Mary Werlein (McKenna), siblings Jake Werlein, Teresa Werlein, Lori Buckley (Ricardo), Jennifer Moran, Emily Punke (Adam), Same Werlein (Kelsey), and Karen Sondalle (Justin), nieces and nephews whom he cherished as they grew up Taylor Salveggio, Kayleigh & Breanna Seagraves, Alesa & Tamia Buckley, Darius & Nina Moran, Harold, Josie & Cara Punke, and Otto, Abram and Freda Werlein-Reimann as well as aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Werlein, and grandparents, Freda and Frank Werlein and William and Mary McKenna.

Ben was born August 27, 1975 to Dennis and Mary Werlein. He was baptized at Sacred Heart Parish in Mondovi and raised on the family farm in rural Mondovi. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1994. He went on to attend college at UW-Platteville, earning his degree in 1998 and soon after enlisting in the United State Air Force. He served for 6 years as a skilled aircraft technician, including being stationed in Guam. Ben returned home after his service and began his goal of farming the family farm. He worked over the years in construction related jobs, always ready to work with his hands. His favorite days were those harvesting the crops or cruising through the hills on his motorcycle. He met his beloved Amy later in life and they were united in ceremonial marriage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mondovi with Father Emmanuel Asamoah-Bekoe officiating. Burial will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the hour of the Mass at 12:00 PM.

The Talbot Family Funeral Home, Mondovi Chapel is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory of Ben or express your words of comfort for his family at www.talbotfuneralhomes.com