Services for George Raymond Benson

George Raymond Benson, age 92, passed away on November 22, 2024, at home in Rogers, Minnesota.

Born May 17, 1932, to George and Margeret Benson in Bagley, Minnesota.

 After graduating from Bagley High school in 1950, he joined the Navy where he served on the USS Knapp and USS Lloyd Thomas as a boiler tender during the Korean War.

Returned home to work as a boiler engineer in several places finally settling as chief engineer at Sears in Brookdale in 1963 until retirement in 1992.

He was active for many years in the Rogers Threshing Show which became the Nowthen Historical Power Assn. where he owned and operated a steam traction engine during the show, the highlight of his life.

He is preceded in death by parents, George and Margaret Benson, brother Thomas Arthur Benson and grandson Tyler Benson.

Survived by wife of 46 years, Bonnie Leet Benson, Brother Maynard (Mary) Benson, sister-in law Alva Benson, children Vernell (Debbie) Stigen.  Roxanne (Gary) Chambliss, Robin Benson and Rick (Becci) Benson, Randy (Carol) Leet, Jeff Leet, Alisa Leet, 11 grandchildren and 6 grandchildren.

He will be missed by his family and many friends.

Memorial service to be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids, January 16, visitation at 10:00am and service at 11:00am.