Benjamin Brecke of Saukville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 15 2013. He was 27 years old. Ben was born in Milwaukee on April 14 1986 the youngest son of Howard Brecke and Joan Gasner Brecke. Ben grew up in Saukville and graduated from Port Washington High School with the Class of 2004. Ben was working towards a degree in environmental sciences at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He was an active member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Saukville participating in the churches music ministry. Ben loved the outdoors and nature. He could often times be found hiking at the Lion's Den Gorge in Grafton cross-country skiing or sitting around a campfire in his backyard looking over Peninsula Park in Saukville. Ben was known for being extremely compassionate. He also gave the best hugs! Ben is survived by his parents Howard and Joan of Saukville his two brothers Matthew (Michelle) Brecke of Port Washington and Andrew Brecke of Cascade. He is further survived by his special niece and nephews Evan Brodie and Hannah his aunts and uncles; Linda (Elmer) Miller of Plymouth Bill (Judy) Gasner of West Bend Frank (Connie) Gasner of Kewaskum Susie (Charles) Feathers of Cassopolis MI Elizabeth (William) Yetter of Westminster CO Mary Brecke of Hurley WI Paula (James) Gardner of Hurley WI Charles (Jody) Ulczycki of Williams Bay WI and Jill (the late Marty) Brecke of Chicago IL other relatives and many many friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Frank and Dorothy Gasner Guy and Barbara Brecke and his uncles Joseph and Marty Brecke. A memorial service celebrating Ben's life will take place on Thursday August 22nd at 6:30 PM at St. Peter's United Church of Christ 166 W. Dekora St. Saukville with Rev. Brian Damrow officiating. A time of gathering will take place at the Church on Thursday August 22nd from 3:30-6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to Riveredge Nature Center 4458 Hawthorne Dr Saukville WI 53080 or St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Saukville. The Eernisse Funeral Home Port Washington is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com