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David Benson

d. March 26, 2008

ZUMBROTA A memorial service for David Benson will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Zumbrota with Rev. Timothy Dolan officiating. Burial will be in Holden Lutheran Church Cemetery in Wanamingo Township, Goodhue County.

Mr. Benson, 54, of Zumbrota, died Wednesday (Mar. 26, 2008) at his home.

Born Sept. 5, 1953 in Owatonna, MN he graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1972. He then attended Winona State University and the University of Minnesota Fine Arts program. On Dec. 1, 1973 he married Carolyne McDonald in Minneapolis, MN. The couple moved to Zumbrota in March of 1979 where he was employed by his father at Curtis Benson and Sons. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and served on the Zumbrota City Council from Jan. 1999 to Nov. 2005. He was a long time member of the Hiawatha Valley Rifleman's Club and was a Gun Safety Instructor for the Department of Natural Resources. He enjoyed shooting, military history, and models.

Survivors include his wife; two sons Matthew and Michael, both of Zumbrota; his mother Mina Benson of Zumbrota; two sisters, Barb Schilling of St. Paul, MN; and Bette (David) Lindquist of Blaine, MN; and four brothers, Eugene, Craig, and Ellis (Elaine), all of Zumbrota; and Dale of Mazeppa. He was preceded in death by his father Curtis, and brother Butch.

Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Mahn Family Funeral Home Larson Chapel in Zumbrota, and Monday one hour before the service at the church.

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