Jeanne L. Benedict

Benedict, Jeanne L. (nee Linder) Age 85, of Bloomington passed away May 3, 2013. Born July 21, 1927 in Mpls. Preceded in death by parents Herbert and Jessie, brother James, sister Dolores, and beloved husband Joe. Survived by children Mark (Georgianne), John (Carol), and Nancy North (Frank); 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Jeanne graduated from the U of MN in 1949. She worked for the Mpls. Bureau of the Associated Press where she had the chance to fly a Honeywell DC-3 experimental plane. Jeanne married Joseph Benedict Schwersinske on November 25, 1953. She last worked for Wausau Ins, Co. She is a past Auxiliary President of Everett McClay VFW Post 1296, past President of the M.O.C.A. Pup Tent #51, past board member of the Bloomington and Richfield Figure Skating Clubs, past member of the Noteable singing group (f/k/a Sugar and Spice), past member of Kenny Mother Singers, and past member of Richfield Methodist Choir. She enjoyed singing, spending time with her family, VFW activities and visiting with friends. When she was President of the M.O.C.A., she went to Washington, D.C. where she had the honor of placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery. Jeanne will be remembered as a person who thought life was too serious to be taken seriously. Services will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 starting with the "VFW Ladies Auxiliary Ritual" Post #1296 at 11:30am and the Memorial Service to follow. Visitation will begin at 10:30am at our chapel. Guest book register available thru the Star Tribune web site or the funeral chapel. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Dawn Valley Chapel 952-941-7686 9940 Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington
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