Preceded in death by wife, Peggy Benson; sister, Phyllis Minino; brother, Doug “Dale” Benson. Survived by children, Jeff (Dagmar) Benson, Scott (Kristi) Benson, and Ann Benson; grandchildren, Chris, Sara, Jane, Annie, Nichole, Spenser, Hailee, Victoria, and Jaden, and spouses; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Benson; sister, Diane “DeeDee” (Ron) Hardin; and many other relatives and friends.