Shawn Benavides

Shawn Benavides unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the age of 58.

Beloved husband of Carol Benavides (nee Crawford) for 35 years. Devoted and loving father of Arianna (Colt) Davis, Cortez (Heather) Benavides and Ty Washington. Doting Grandpa to Abel, Ava, Alexander and Samara.

Shawn is survived by his brother Shane (Jenny) Benavides of Las Vegas, sister Natalie Benavides of Milwaukee, mother-in-law Patricia Busby of Augusta, WI, Michelle (Bob) Hinzman of Arcadia, WI, Matthew (Lynda) Crawford of Eagle, WI, Patrick Crawford of Augusta, WI, Janet (Travis) Johnson of Cochrane, WI, Erin Crawford of Augusta, WI and step-mother Debbie Benavides of Milwaukee. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father John Benavides, mother Jean Benavides, his fathers-in-law Gene Crawford and Lloyd Busby, Big Grandma, Little Grandma and other family members.

Shawn was a family man who liked spending time with his children and wife, and loved every minute he could get with his grandchildren.

Shawn was a proud alumni of Marquette High School and 1990 graduate of Marquette University. Shawn was a manager at Doller Tree where he appreciated each employee individually. He was an avid sports fan, especially rooting on his Wisconsin teams. Shawn enjoyed trying new restaurants and new food. He liked day trips and playing with his dogs Akira and Nala, who will miss him dearly.

Many thanks to the Waukesha Fire Department and Paramedics as well as the Waukesha Police Department and Hartbook Cafe in Hartland.

Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin, on Friday, September 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM, with service to follow at 5:00 PM.

To honor Shawn’s love of sports, please dress in your favorite Wisconsin Sports attire.

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