Bennet "Ben" Benson
January 11, 1941 - April 18, 2017
Bennet (Ben) Jerome Benson, 76, passed away Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by family. Ben died from complications from Pulmonary Fibrosis and Pneumonia. He was born January 11, 1941 to Bennie and Gladys Benson in Ada, Minnesota. Ben was a retired US Army Veteran and accountant for Massey Ferguson. Ben is survived by his loving wife Leah Genevieve Benson nee Fredenburg who now resides at Journey Senior Living of Ankeny, daughters Elizabeth (Beth) Chemers (Harlan) and Lynnelle (Nell) Kenner, grandchildren Cole, Lauren, Chase and James (Jimmy) and siblings Arnie (Wanda), LaVonne Past nee Benson and Steve (Roxy). He was preceded in death by daughter Michelle Leah and sister Gwen Ford née Benson. Ben was cremated at his request. Celebration of Life Services will be held 2pm, Saturday May 20, 2017 at the Wig and Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd #300, Ankeny, Iowa. Friends may visit with the family for one hour prior to services. Memorial Day Weekend the Inurnment will take place at 10:30 AM Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Cemetery in Faith, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Ben. Online condolences may be expressed at www.dyamondmemorial.com
Bennet (Ben) Jerome Benson, 76, passed away Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by family. Ben died from complications from Pulmonary Fibrosis and Pneumonia. He was born January 11, 1941 to Bennie... View Obituary & Service Information