Benjamin William Matteson

Benjamin William Matteson was born on Dec. 14, 1937, to Lucille Matteson in Waseca, Minnesota.

He spent much of his childhood at the Owatonna State School before working as a teenager on a farm near Waterville. Benjamin then came to live with Irene Sutlief in Waseca.

He worked more than 30 years at Birds Eye. After retirement, Benjamin would take long walks in downtown Waseca, visiting friends and local businesses.

Benjamin was a member of the Odd Fellows and United Methodist Church. He also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity.

Benjamin enjoyed traveling not only in the U.S., but trips to Mexico and Costa Rico.

Benjamin passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN.

He will be remembered most for his gentle and warm character. An outgoing man, he enjoyed spending time with everyone.

Memorial service for Benjamin will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the State Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca. Burial will follow at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The National Kidney Foundation.