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Richard Dean Benson

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Richard Benson, age 82, of Stewart, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the Glencoe Regional Health Services Hospital.  

Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 9, 2016, at 1:00 P.M. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, with interment in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, and will continue on Friday for one hour prior to the service, all at the Church.

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Immanuel Lutheran Church
700 Division Street
Brownton, MN
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
700 Division Street
Brownton, MN
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Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery (Brownton)
5th St.
Brownton, MN
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Obituary

Richard Dean Benson was born March 6, 1934, in Bismarck Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, the son of Graydon and Rose (Kramer) Benson. He was baptized at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon, and later confirmed in his faith at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. Richard graduated from the Stewart Public High School, and continued his education at the University of Minnesota for two years.

On June 12, 1954, Richard was united in marriage to Rosella Streich at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. They made their home in Collins Township, and were blessed with six children. Richard was a life-long dairy and crop farmer. He and Rosella had shared nearly 62 years of marriage when Rosella passed away on April 27, 2016.

Richard was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. He served on church boards and sang in the church choir. He treasured Sundays at worship and Bible study, and had a deep love for the music of the church. Richard was involved in the agricultural community by serving on many area boards, including Stewart Creamery and Glencoe Butter and Produce. Richard loved farming, and he loved working together with his wife and family on the farm. He used the seasons, daily chores, and other events to teach his children life lessons.

On December 6, 2016, Richard passed away at the Glencoe Regional Health Services Hospital, having reached the age of 82 years, 9 months. Blessed be his memory.

Richard is survived by his:

Children:        Doreen Leiviska and her husband, Richard, of Apple Valley,
                        David Benson and his wife, Diane, of Stewart,
                        Douglas Benson and his wife, Marlene, of Stewart,
                        Daniel Benson and his wife, Merry, of Stewart,
                        JoAnn Gratz and her husband, Bradley, of Atwater,
                        Doyle Benson and his wife, Tonya, of Stewart;

15 Grandchildren; 7 Great-grandchildren;

Brothers-in-Law: Jerome Streich and his wife, Marge, of Brainerd,
                               Darroll Streich and his wife, Marlene, of Stewart;

Nieces, Nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Graydon and Rose Benson, and his wife, Rosella.

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