LeDell Earl Benson

LeDell Earl (Lee) Benson, 93, of Minnetonka passed away on October 13, 2022. Preceded in death by father William E. Benson, mother Mabel S. (Anderson) Benson, sister Wilma Beito, brother John Benson, daughter Diane Benson, 10 brothers-in-law, 10 sisters-in-law. Born 3/11/1929 in Wegdahl, MN, he also lived in Montevideo, MN, from age 8 through graduating as valedictorian from Montevideo High School, attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, and the University of Minnesota. Served four years in the US Navy during the Korean War as an Aerial Photographer based out of Washington, D.C. Married his sweetheart, Adele, from back in Minnesota. After his honorable discharge, Lee completed his Mechanical Engineering degree at the UM-Mpls in March 1957. Their eventual four children moved with them while Lee was recruited to Trane Co LaCrosse WI, American Air Filter St. Louis MO, Trane Co LaCrosse WI & Montgomery AL, Marathon Electric Wausau WI, Marion Body Works Marion WI, then finally his own business Lee Consulting as a Registered Professional Engineer. Lee traveled for work all over the US, Canada, and Sweden. After retirement, Lee & Adele traveled to the countries of their Norwegian and Swedish heritage several times as well as to China, Central Europe, and throughout the US. Besides his dedication to his faith, family, and friends, Lee volunteered as: a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church on church councils & church president several times, Bible study, Lay Ministry training; in 50 years as a Boy Scout and a scout leader earning the Lamb Award and other awards; on the Board of Directors of the New London WI Hospital; as an Alderperson for two terms of the City Council in Clintonville WI; as the Chaplain for the Hopkins MN American Legion Post 320, and many others. Survived by his loving wife Adele (Borgendale) Benson, sons Brian and Jon, daughter Karen, grandchildren Brianna (Donnie), Matthew (Melissa), David (Kristin), Andrew (Anna Marie), Allison, Jennifer, Justan, Gabrielle, 7 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral Service Monday 10/31 11 AM at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 Hopkins Crossroad Minnetonka; Visitation Sunday 10/30 2-5 PM Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, 5000 W 50th St, Edina and 1 hour before the Funeral Service; Burial Tuesday 11/1 8:45 AM Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Mpls. In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts preferred to Oak Knoll Lutheran Church youth fund; ICA Food Shelf; Hopkins American Legion Post 320 youth fund.

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LeDell Earl Benson

March 11, 1929 - October 13, 2022

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LeDell Earl Benson

March 11, 1929 - October 13, 2022

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