BEN BEISHUIZEN

Ben Beishuizen of Ripley passed away, surrounded by his family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine on April 16, 2025, at the age of 75.
He was the beloved husband of Linda for 52 years.
Dear father of Derek Beishuizen of Ripley, Karen and Thomas Rohrbach of Switzerland, Mike Beishuizen of Alberta, Kelly and Craig Kirkconnell of Kincardine, and Brian and Johanna Beishuizen of Germany. Proud grandpa of Natalie, Travis, Sydney, Madison, Nolan, Kaitlyn, Makenna, Chloe, Charlotte and Ben. Great-grandpa of Koen, Conner, Kira, Brooke and Jace.
Survived by his siblings John and Clara Beishuizen of Sarnia, and Gerdie and Nick Huizinga of Martintown.
Predeceased by his parents, Derk and Anna Beishuizen.
Ben moved to the Ripley area to farm with his parents in 1966. He met and married Linda in 1972. They started their farm as a pig operation and moved into dairy farming until 1999. He then continued to farm with his son Derek.
When Ben was not busy helping on the farm, he enjoyed travelling with Linda which included many visits to Alberta, Switzerland and Germany, including stops to visit their children. Ben always enjoyed road trips through Northern Ontario, including annual trips on “the big canoe”.
Ben was an active member of the community including Ripley Ag Society, Pine River Cheese Factory Board of directors, Bluewater Snowmobile Club and the Christian Reform Church.
A private family funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church in Ripley.
A public celebration of Ben’s life will be held at in the upstairs auditorium of the Ripley Huron Community Centre from 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Interment at the Ripley Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the Ripley Agricultural Society or the Kincardine & Community Health Care Foundation.
Donations and condolences can be made online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.