Joshua R. Benham, 35, of Kearney, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, due to an ongoing heart condition.
He was born on May 4, 1989, in Lexington, Nebraska to Donald and Teri (Rogers) Benham. He attended school in Overton and graduated from Overton High School with the class of 2007.
Joshua was a family man who loved spending his days with his daughter, Emersyn "Goose" and stepdaughter, Madisyn. He had a larger-than-life attitude and lived to the fullest. Nothing could stop him from seeking out his next adventure, whether it was going out boating, camping, fishing or snow skiing. It was downright impossible to pull him out of the water most days. He loved going four wheeling and cruising around in his truck, listening to his favorite music. He was known to many as the most loving person with the biggest heart. Joshua never knew a stranger and if you met him on the street, he would become your best friend in an instant, greeting you with open arms. He was able to make the best situation out of anything and always maintained a positive and loving attitude. His infectious smile and can-do personality will be missed by many.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Emersyn Benham of Kearney; stepdaughter, Madisyn Schubert of Kearney; father, Don Benham of Lexington; grandfather, Jim Knutson of Fairfield; sisters, Ashley (Matthew White) Branstiter of Elwood, and Brandi (Bruce) Ransdell of Kearney; nieces and nephews, Gavin Robertson, Jonathan Robertson, Jakob Ransdell, Riley Todd, Carter Ransdell, Hunter Branstiter, Noah Benham, Logan Benham, Alex White, Brieanna White, and McKenzi White; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many friends.
Joshua was preceded in death by his mother, Teri Benham, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Lay Minister, Sarah Neben, officiating.
Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to be made out to Brandi Ransdell, to go towards a college fund for Emersyn and Madisyn.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com