Benjamin Joseph Haener, 45, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at his home in Boise, Idaho surrounded by his family.

Benjamin was born November 15, 1978 in Lewiston, Idaho to Dick and Diane Haener. 

Benjamin lived each and every day to it’s fullest.  He touched many people during his life and had many friends that were near and dear to his heart.  

Benjamin lived in the Boise area most of his life.  In his younger years, he spent time at the Idaho State School and with the Cragun family.  In 1988, Benjamin moved to Idaho Falls Group Home -here he attended Skyline High School and graduated in May 1998.   Ben moved to Boise Group Home in 1999 where he resided until his death.  While at Boise Group Homes, Benjamin joined their workshop program where he worked with many wonderful people.  Benjamin lived for his role as supervisor both at workshop and the Group Home – he always had to be in the middle of what was going on and know what was going on.  Benjamin established many life-long friendships with many wonderful staff members at the Group Home – especially Kelly.  One thing Benjamin was super proud of was taking a rabbit to the local fair with Kelly and winning red ribbons.

Benjamin loved time with his family.  He loved listening to what was going on in their lives – especially his nephews and all their sporting events.  He loved Aunt Norma’s visits and listening to the books she read to him.  Benjamin’s family was everything to him and he always had a smile for them.

Benjamin is survived by his parents, Dick and Diane Haener of Grangeville; his sister, Amanda Crosby and husband Chad and nephews Kaden, Luke and Garrett all of Lewiston; his grandmother, Aggie Haener of Grangeville; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He is also survived by all his wonderful caretakers/staff at Boise Group Homes.

Benjamin is preceded in death by his brother, Tony Haener; aunt, Alane Robie; grandfathers Earl Haener and Bill Litchfield; and grandmother Lois Litchfield.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Grangeville.  Burial will follow at Prairie View Cemetery, Grangeville. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. Send condolences to the family at blackmerfuneralhome.com.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Boise Group Homes, in care of Blackmer Funeral Home, 305 N Mill St, Grangeville ID  83530.