Ben Joseph Berryman, 86 of Dodgeville, passed away on October 18, 2026, at Home Again Assisted Living in Cambridge, WI. He was born on April 17, 1940, at the Dodgeville General Hospital to Carlton and Jane (Perkins) Berryman. Just over 63 years ago, on October 12, 1963, he married the love of his life, Mary Delp.
Ben worked at Berryman Agency, Engles Car Garage in Mineral Point, and the cheese company in Blue Mounds for 27 years. After retiring from the cheese company, he worked at Piggly Wiggly for five years before fully retiring in 2013 due to a stroke.
Ben was a 50-year Mason of the Dodgeville Masonic Lodge in Dodgeville, and he was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a life-long member of the Dodgeville United Methodist Church.
In December 2017, Ben moved into Home Again Assisted Living in Cambridge.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Jane; brothers Paul and John, and sister MaryJane.
Ben is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary (Delp) Berryman; daughter Laura (Jeff) Stockert of Aberdeen, SD, and their children: Ethan Jeffery and Isaac Allen; and son Bryan (Darcy) Berryman of Deerfield, WI, and their children Lydia Rae and Rylee Quinn; sister Joyce (Mark) Messer; and several nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Dodgeville United Methodist Church, Dodgeville, WI. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until 10:45 am, with the Masonic Service beginning at 10:45 am. Burial will commence at Eastside Cemetery following the service. The Lulloff-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home, Dodgeville is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.houckfuneralhomes.com
The family extends their gratitude to the staff of Home Again Assisted Living for the care and compassion they gave to Ben.
Lulloff-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home
Dodgeville 608-935-3628
www.houckfuneralhomes.com