Les is survived by his five children: Paul (Lori) Benson of Mineral Point, WI, Grant (Janet) Benson of Gratiot, WI, Paula (Rick) McDermott of Benton, WI, Tara (Kennon) Bright of Mt. Horeb, WI, and Clark Benson of Belmont, WI; seven grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; one brother: Lavern (Nancy)Benson of West Salem, WI; and one sister: Deanna (Jim) Collins of New Braunfels, TX and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Marjorie Benson in infancy.
Les was a member of the Pecatonica Valley Antique Club and always looked forward to going to the Rock River Thrasheree. He loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed dancing in his younger years and going to the Belmont Sales Barn. Les was a very social person and enjoyed meeting new people where ever he went. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held Thursday March 22, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Darlington United Methodist Church (546 Park Place, Darlington) with Rev. Angela Utter officiating. Burial will be held in Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington (508 Park Place, Darlington) from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Les is survived by his five children: Paul (Lori) Benson of Mineral Point, WI, Grant (Janet) Benson of Gratiot, WI, Paula (Rick) McDermott of Benton, WI, Tara (Kennon) Bright of Mt. Horeb, WI, and Clark Benson of Belmont, WI; seven grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; one brother: Lavern (Nancy)Benson of West Salem, WI; and one sister: Deanna (Jim) Collins of New Braunfels, TX and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Marjorie Benson in infancy.
Les was a member of the Pecatonica Valley Antique Club and always looked forward to going to the Rock River Thrasheree. He loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed dancing in his younger years and going to the Belmont Sales Barn. Les was a very social person and enjoyed meeting new people where ever he went. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held Thursday March 22, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Darlington United Methodist Church (546 Park Place, Darlington) with Rev. Angela Utter officiating. Burial will be held in Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington (508 Park Place, Darlington) from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
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