Shielah Ann Benzschawel

Shielah Ann Benzschawel, age 71, of Boyd, WI went to sleep for the final time on Friday October 23, 2026.

Shielah was born on August 9, 1955 to Gerald and Marilyn (Schultz) Wendt in Eau Claire, WI.

She graduated from North High School in 1973.

Shielah married Mike Benzschawel on December 13, 1975. They just celebrated their 50th Anniversary.

Shielah was a homemaker for many years doing daycare. She had a passion for crafts that ranged anywhere from sewing a wedding dress to knitting a wash cloth.

Shielah's heart was the fullest when anyone of her grandchildren were with her. Didn't matter what they were doing, Como Zoo, Christmas baking, planting flowers, or shopping; you would always see the sparkle in her eyes.

Shielah is survived by her loving husband, Mike Benzschawel. Together, they share two daughters: Jennifer (Mike) Presnau of Sierra Vista, AZ, and Kristina Benzschawel of Eau Claire, WI. Grandchildren Sean, Elizabeth, Katherine, Johnathan, and Abigail of Sierra Vista, AZ; Seth, Christal, Nevaeh, Chenoa, and Sebastian of Eau Claire, WI; and great granddaughter, Naomi. Shielah is furthered survived by many nieces and nephews, and family and friends that meant so much to her.

Shielah is preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Wendt; sister Mary Beystrom; brother Stephan Wendt; niece Mindy Christenson; mother-in-law Lorraine Benzschawel; father-in-law Bernard Benzschawel; mother-in-law Marion Benzschawel; and sister-in-law Darlene Olson.

Please join us on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Boyd Event Center, 719 E Murray St.

Cremation society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.