Trevor Jay Sanders

Trevor Jay Sanders obituary, Benson, MN

Trevor Jay Sanders

Trevor Sanders Obituary

Visit the Zniewski Funeral Home - Benson website to view the full obituary.

Trevor Jay Sanders was born on August 12, 1970, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of LeRoy Henry and Sharon June Saulsbury Sanders. He grew up in the Benson area and was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. He graduated from Benson High School then he attended Willmar Vo-Tech. He worked as a machinist for Red Ball and Loral, and he also worked for the Benson Bakery. He enjoyed Horse riding, and his favorite TV show was M.A.S.H.

Trevor was called from this life on Tuesday afternoon, July 22, 2025, at Westwind Village in Morris, Minnesota. He attained the age of 54 years, 11 months, and 21 days of age. He is survived by his father LeRoy of Benson; his siblings Brian, of Willmar, Jodie (Phil) Schulz of Willmar, and Monica Williston of Florida; four nieces, four nephews, and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Sharon, his grandparents, Herb and Helen, and Henry and Ruth, his brother-in-law Russell Williston, and aunts and uncles. Blessed be his memory.

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Zniewski Funeral Home - Benson

505 13th Street North PO Box 76, Benson, MN 56215

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