Benjamin P. Zak

Benjamin “Ben” Zak, age 35, of the Town of Belgium, passed away on Monday evening, Feb. 20, 2023, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital in Mequon.

He was born Feb. 26, 1987, in Milwaukee, the son of Peter (Rosann) Zak and Rita Spinella (Paul) Olsen.

  Although faced with the physical challenges of his disorder, Ben experienced life to the fullest, surrounded by family and friends. His infectious smile and hearty laugh could light up a room.

Ben eventually left home to reside in a group home located in Port Washington operated by Balance Inc. While there, he continued his happy life’s journey surrounded by his peers and loving caregivers.

Ben is survived by his parents, his sisters Natasha Saiz, Monica (Neil) Hinze and Erica (Eric) Theel and his brother Dennis (Paula) Skarr.

He is the beloved uncle to Ella, McKenzie, Emma, Hazel and Sam and is further survived by aunts and uncles Michael Zak, Karen Zak, Elizabeth (Ron) Lundgren, Mary Zak-Holzer, Christopher (Robin) Zak and Susan Zak and his cousins Jessica (Tavis) Ramsey, Orion Ramsey, Joshua Frias and Kacie Zak.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Chester and Patricia Zak and Bruno and Inez Spinella, uncle Kenneth Holzer and nephew Santino Saiz.

  Ben’s family greatly appreciates the staff of Balance Inc. for their compassionate care as well as allowing Ben to enjoy his life to the fullest.

A funeral  will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1167 Washington Ave., Cedarburg.

Private inurnment will be at St. Mary Parish Cemetery, Belgium.

Visitation will be at the funeral home Saturday, March 11, from 1 to 3 p.m.

A special thanks to Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital for the remarkable care provided by the doctors, nurses and staff of the Acuity / ICU unit for everything they did for Ben.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Balance Inc, 1350 14th Ave., #4, Grafton, WI  53024  or via the Balance Inc. website in Ben’s memory are  appreciated.

Eernisse Funeral Home is honored to serve the Zak family.