Benjamin Paul Schiess, 80, passed away May 4, 2023, in Rexburg, Idaho. Ben was born October 1, 1942, to Benjamin Theophil Schiess and Ila June Steadman.

He grew up in Logan Utah. He attended school at Ellis Elementary, Logan Jr. High, Logan High, Utah State University, and Salt Lake Trade Tech.

He proudly served his country in the Army as a Draftsman and Topographer from January 22, 1964, through January 21, 1966, and received medals for sharpshooter and good conduct.

Ben was an Architectural Draftsman and worked for large companies including Nexus, Autoliv, Malt-O-Meal, and several private Architectural firms. He had many private clients as well.

Ben was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He always had a smile and expressed his appreciation for you each time he saw you. He loved his family and was extremely proud of his posterity.

He is survived by his wife Nellie Marie Siepert Schiess of Kilgore, Idaho, his children; Royce Williams, of Logan, Utah, Richard (Tracie) Williams of Logan, Utah, Robert (Irada) Schiess of Logan, Utah, Suzanne (Ali) Shah of Logan, Utah, Sheila Hansen of Spokane, Washington, Carrie (Curt) Lystad of Spokane, Washington, Jessica (Jeremy) Bradshaw of St. Anthony, Idaho, Edwin (Kenzie) Junkert of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and his sister, Jennie (Reece) Smith of Logan, Utah, as well as 26 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Sylvia Walborn Schiess, his son, Bryan Junkert, two sisters, Carol Cox and Joan Hooten and a grandson, Adam Junkert.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Beaver Creek LDS Chapel in Dubois, Idaho.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. at the church prior to services.  The interment will be in the Providence Cemetery in Utah.

Service will be live streamed at: https://my.gather.app/remember/benjamin-schiess