Benjamin Daniel Kleczka, 19, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center following an automobile accident in which Benny was tragically and brutally killed by a drunk driver. The visitation will be from 1pm-2pm with the Funeral Service following at 2pm on Wednesday, June 21,  at Lenexa Baptist Church, 15320 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to MADD.  

 Bennie was born February 11, 2004, in Atlanta Georgia, had lived in Palm Harbor Florida  from  2009-2015, and then moved to KS with his family in 2015.  Benny had graduated from Shawnee Mission Christian School in 2022 and had been working as a customer service representative for JC Communications.  Benny attended and was a member of Lenexa Baptist Church.  

Benny was preceded in death by his Grandfather Virgil Hanson and his Grandfather Ronald Kleczka.  Benny is survived by His Grandmother Carol Hanson, His Grandmother Sharon Kleczka, His mom and dad Michael and Deborah Kleczka, his nine siblings Michael Kleczka (Shannon), Jeni Mitchell (Chad), Andrew Kleczka (Naomi), Joshua Kleczka (Faith), Sarah Kleczka, Elizabeth Kleczka (Joel), Laura Kleczka, Rachel Kleczka (Soon to be married to her fiance Josh Forgie), Emily Kleczka, His fiance Allee Owens, other extended family and countless friends. 

Benny was the most positive-minded person you would ever meet.  He had an infectious smile that would brighten up any room in seconds. He held no grudges, forgave unconditionally, and had an encouraging word for everyone.  Benny was crazy, hilarious, and his happiness and laughter were absolutely contagious to everyone he was around.  Benny loved everyone, hated no one.  Benny was absolutely passionate about his family, and was a strong and unapologetic defender of his Christian Faith. Benny adored his fiance Allee, whom he was planning to marry in April 2024. 

All throughout Bennys life, he was willing to give of himself unconditionally.  He bore the burdens of his friends and family members and would willingly do anything he could to help.  He would ask his mom and dad permission time after time to open up their house to those in need, and even had friends live with him periodically when they had nowhere else to turn.  Benny was a friend to the friendless.  He was a counselor to the troubled.  He was a protector of those who were bullied. He had the most gentle spirit and was incapable of hurting anyone.  

Benny was a willing organ donor.  So at the end of his life, he continued to give, helping a 9 yr old boy receive a new heart, a 21 yr old man receive a new liver, and a 62 yr old man recieve a new set of lungs.  All the love that existed in Benny's life was carried into his eternity. Benny, even in his death, continued to dramatically affect the lives of others.  Benny will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.