Tom Benedict Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 12, 2026, at the age of 51, Tom Benedict of Apple Valley, Minnesota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tom Benedict to pay them a last tribute.

Though Tom may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Tom touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his father Jerry Donald Benedict. He is survived by: his mother Joanie Ristau; his sons, Cole (Halle Nelson) and Carter Benedict; his sister Tami Benedict; his niece Kali Benedict; his pet Mia; and his stepfather Dennis Lee Ristau.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred and will be distributed by Tom's family in his honor.