Paul Edward Bening Jr.

Ed snd I grew up together in Excelsior Minnesota. His Dad started a rep business in Minneapolis shortly after World War II, selling products for the hardware industry. My Dad joined his Dad back in the 1950s. Paul, Eds dad, eventually moved to Oakland California becoming president of Thorsen Tool Company. We helped each other with the sales rep business. Because of the hardware industry changes, I decided to move on around 2000 into another career. But when my Dad died I received a...

Ed, you were such a kind and gentleman. i feel privileged to have been your friend. God bless your soul. Praying for your family and friends.

Such a kind man, you will be missed Ed.

Gail and I are privileged to have known such a genuine, kind and humble man.
We always felt a friend ship with both Susan and Ed. We especially enjoyed the fish restaurant at the dock, and your house at Christmas time.
A truly good guy, warm wishes to the family this difficult time.
Gerry and Gail Collins