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Robert Benson, 97, Owatonna

Robert Benson, 97, Owatonna, obituary

Robert Burton Benson, 97, of Owatonna died on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Robert was born on Nov. 21, 1925 in Polk County Iowa to his parents Arlie and Olive Benson. The family moved to Minnesota in 1935.

In 1947, Robert married Lucille Caswell in Owatonna. They had two children: Robert S. and Wanda J.

Bob was known as Owatonna’s Maytag repairman for 37 years. He retired in 1990 and moved to Pine River.

Bob loved to fish.

Lucille passed away in 1995.

Bob moved back to Owatonna in 2001.

Bob is survived by son Robert and daughter Wanda Luft (Gary); sisters Liz and Mary Rypka (Art) and brother Earl (Rachel).

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of life will be announced later.

 

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