Ruedisili, Benjamin Stephen age 9, of Orono, Minnesota, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Monday, April 13 at Children's Hospital of Minnesota. He was a lifelong resident of Minnesota, growing up surrounded by wonderful friends, neighbors and coaches in Orono. He attended Groves Academy in St. Louis Park where he flourished with a nurturing community of friends and teachers. His family is a beloved part of Wayzata Community Church where Ben was baptized and cherished by the entire community. Ben loved playing outdoors, fishing with family in Wisconsin, and sports of all kinds. His favorite sport was hockey, which he played with passion and enthusiasm, and loved having his dad as one of his coaches. Ben's mom was his constant advocate, helping him find his place in this world and ways to share the gifts God uniquely created in him. His biggest hero was his sister, Hanna Rose, with whom he loved to wrestle, build forts, do crafts and play family games. She remembers him with joy and affection. Ben was born on December 5, 2005 in Minneapolis and is survived by his parents, Steve Ruedisili and Anne Harbison and sister, Hanna Rose of Orono, MN. Ben will be profoundly missed by grandparents, Jim & Carole Harbison; uncle and aunt, Brad Cumbow and Jamie Harbison, and cousins Ryder, Sawyer and Tanner Cumbow (all from Asheville, NC); grandparents, Lon & Susan Ruedisili (Ferryville, WI); uncle, aunt and cousin, Robert, Heidi and Charlotte Ruedisili (Cannon Falls, MN), and great-grandfather, Donald Anderson (Madison, WI). Visitation will be on Sunday, April 19 from 4-7 p.m. and a celebration of Ben's life will be held on Monday, April 20 at 4 p.m. Both events will be held at Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata, MN, 55356. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family prefers donations in Ben's name to the Groves Scholarship Fund at Groves Academy. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577 davidleefuneralhome.com