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George Beno Obituary
He was born February 13, 1929, to George S. Beno and Fern Richardson Beno in Council Bluffs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Beno; parents; and brother, Reverend John Beno.
He is survived by daughters, Julie Beno and Janet Beno; sister, Ann Skrei; his granddaughters, Jennifer Simpson, of Omaha, Neb.; Lori Simpson, of Silver Springs, Md., and Kristen Simpson, of Breckenridge, Colo.; and his grandson, Alex Osteen, of San Luis Planes, Honduras.
George graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1946 and the University of Iowa in 1950. He joined the US Army Reserves in 1950 and served two years during the Korean War and 10 years total gaining the rank of Army Captain and Company Commander. He was president of the Council Bluffs Rotary Club in 1975-1976 and of Westfair the year the current location was purchased. He worked in the community as a volunteer or board member for the Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, Senior Center, Iowa Retail, United Fund, Boys and Girls Club and Salvation Army.
The family have been Council Bluffs natives since 1860 when John Beno arrived. Beno's was established in 1866 and was the community's largest retail business until 1987. Beno was president/owner of Beno's from 1971 through 1987. Chub reorganized the business into nine ladies specialty stores throughout Iowa and Nebraska.
Visitation with family Friday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial service Saturday, 11 a.m., all at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Private burial of cremated remains will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Micah House and Mohm's Place.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Pat Mitchell
July 18, 2011
beno family iworked with chub at the storeon broadway he was a great guy sorry to hear that he is gone will miss him coming in Dillards where we talked alot
Sarah Harmon Lamphere
July 18, 2011
Janet, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My prayers are with you and your family
Marvin & June Feller
July 16, 2011
Please accept our sympathy upon the loss of a such a good neighbor and friend. We will miss his smiles and visits as we walk walk our dogs daily. He truly enjoyed life, his flowers, walking Fluffy and fishing trips - always had many stories to share.
Martha Barton Hartman
July 16, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Chub's passing. We have been friends since high school and he was always one of my favorite people. My condolences to the family.
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July 15, 2011
Beno Family, Mike & I are saddened by Chubs passing. He enjoyed a visit to our home in Arkansas with Ann & Dick. He went out fishing and had a great time. He had such a pleasant demeanor and loved to laugh. Mike & Linda Messerli. Bella Vista, AR
July 14, 2011
Julie,
I was just thinking of the Beno's when Betty Ford died and we found the photo of 3 Forest Drive kids plus your daughter,standing with President Ford when he visited our area. Chub and Betty were such great next door neighbors for many years. Our sympathies to all.
Jim and Susan Conroy
Doug Atkinson
July 14, 2011
Janet,
I was so sorry to learn of your father's passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 14, 2011
We are so sorry to learn of your father's passing. We will keep you in our prayers.
The Haworth sisters, Marlee, Marliss, Marchele & Marilyn
Karl Knudsen
July 14, 2011
My memory fails me but one of the Beno family helped teach me photography when I was 12 years old. He photographed the Miss Council Bluffs pageant and let me and others help him in the darkroom developing prints. He was gracious with his knowledge and always a gentleman. Like I say, I'm not sure if this is the same man as it was almost 50 years ago, but I have nothing but great memories of his kindness.
Al Palensky
July 14, 2011
Dear Beno Family:
I always admired Chub and the Beno's Department Store as it was such a wonderful retail store in Council Bluffs. Chub was a great retailer and I always enjoyed talking to him at the Senior Center before and after our work outs. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Beno family at this time.
Sincerely,
Al Palensky
Steve McCarty
July 13, 2011
Jenny, My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your grandfather. Though we know are loved ones leave us to go be with our creator, it never makes the loss any easier. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Steve
Anne Pogge Mercerr
July 13, 2011
So sorry for your loss.. I have great memories of your parents! My thoughts & prayers are with you &your
Bill Fead
July 13, 2011
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
Kathy Cardwell
July 13, 2011
I was fortunate enough to have worked at Benos in the 70s. It was so much fun. I have never forgotten that it was Chub who hired me. My prayers are with you and your family.
Diane Papenfuss
July 13, 2011
Chub waited until 7/11/11. I met him once in about 1980 at the old store after it had closed. Hugs and Prayers to you all. Love Diane
Dianne Ely
July 13, 2011
Julie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and treasure your memories.
Jean Vanderpool Griffen
July 13, 2011
I am so sorry to lose Chub's friendship that has existed over the years since 7th grade at Pierce School.
Joan Fellegy
July 13, 2011
Our condolences to all of you. Steve and I keep you in our thoughts and prayers and know that you all have many pleasant memories to carry you through this tough time...
Joan and Steve Fellegy
Kathy Beno-Hatcher
July 13, 2011
So sorry to hear about Chub passing away. He was such a pleasant man. I have lots of fond childhood memories visiting him at the store. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
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