He was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Lillian Benike; and brother Wayne "Bud" Benike.
Thomas is survived by his life partner Claire Williams; sisters Dianne Benike and Dawn (Dave) Lang; nieces Jenny (Eric) Smith, Krissy (Matthew) Sterling, Becky (Ben) Radecki, and Rachael Benike; sister-in-law Sue Gladen-Benike; and many extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 5-7 pm at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N, Shoreview, MN in Activity Room 2.
Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Humane Society.
