Danielle Lucielle Benson Klepel

On Friday, July 15, 2022, Danielle Lucielle Benson Klepel, loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away at age 39. Dani had an incredibly sweet smile and was a kind and gentle mother. She loved her husband and family and was a caring friend who was loved by so many.
Dani was born on April 4, 1983, at Ellsworth Air Force base in South Dakota, to Sandy and Remy Benson. She grew up in Philip, South Dakota, and later moved to Rapid City, then to Sioux Falls, and then to Gillette, Wyoming. She married Justin Klepel and had three beautiful children; Nathya 10, Laviegha 8, and Jasper 7. Dani loved her kids more than anything and was always their champion. She enjoyed taking the kids to the park and participating in fun activities with them. Dani learned to cook with her mom, always trying new recipes. Her favorite craft was painting ceramics and often bought crafts at the dollar store to do with her children. Dani was always there for her friends through bad times and good. She would babysit for them and was good at talking and listening to her friends because she cared so much about them. Dani enjoyed watching Dallas Cowboys, traveling, and going on vacations with the family. 
Dani was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Don and Esther Foster. She is survived by her loving husband, Justin Klepel, two sons, Nathya and Jasper, her one daughter Laviegha, her mother Sandy Cross and stepfather Evan Cross, father Remy Benson, brother Jake Benson, and several other family members whom she loved dearly. 
Dani will be deeply missed, and her absence will be felt by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Moorcroft Community Hall in Moorcroft, Wyoming.