Lavern E. Benson, 97 of Kenyon, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Faribault Senior Living.
He was born on November 19, 1927 in Faribault, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Esther (Gunhus) Benson. He was baptized and confirmed at Gol Lutheran Church. Lavern graduated from Kenyon High School in 1945. He served in the US Army, 1st Calvery Heavy Mortar Division, from 1950 to 1952 and was deployed to Korea. After being discharged he farmed with his brother Glenn on the family farm. Lavern was united in marriage to Jean Ardell Luebke on November 5, 1977 at Gol Lutheran Church, Kenyon.
Lavern was quick to show his love for his family and his nephews and nieces were drawn to him and his caring personality. He loved teasing them and was known as a jokester. He also patiently taught them chores on the farm and the value of work. Lavern was active many years on a bowling league. He and Jean lived in Kenyon and together enjoyed watching the kids in their neighborhood and cheering on their great nephews and nieces and the local sports teams. Together they also enjoyed watching sporting events on TV, reading and doing puzzles.
He is survived by his wife, Jean of Faribault, sisters-in-law, Helen Porter and Nordes Luebke and many nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Marion Benson, Edna Germundson and Glenn Benson, and two nephews and several brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00 am at Gol Lutheran Church, Kenyon Minnesota with visitation one hour prior to the service. Internment will be in the Gol Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Gol Lutheran Church or the Kenyon VFW.
