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Glenn Benson Obituary
Lakeville, MN - Age 82 of Lakeville, Minnesota passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents JH and Esther Benson, daughter Vicki, brother Jay and sister Mary Ellen Tripp. He is survived by his loving wife Shirlee of 63 years, his daughter Joy Benson (Lakeville), son Dr Bruce Benson and fiancé Angie Josephson (Sioux Falls), Trish Benson (Apple Valley) and seven grandchildren. Dr Benson practiced dentistry for over 40 years in Sioux Falls before retiring in Lakeville 10 years ago. He was passionate about his work and enjoyed helping others. Dr. Benson was a Colonel in the South Dakota Air National Guard. He also served in the US Army. He loved golfing with his buddies and traveling. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Gophers fan (his alma mater). A memorial service will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls at 1 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2020, with internment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, regretfully there will not be a luncheon thereafter. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences at www.whitefuneralhome.com
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Patricia Albinson Kirk
August 7, 2024
It seems like yesterday to see your portrait. So familiar, and such a wonderful and lasting memories of growing up with you and your twin, Joyce. I know your family must miss you terribly. I was fascinated to read about your career in dentistry, especially since my husband was also a dentist. I know you must have been greatly appreciated for your work. And for me, another coincidence is that my mother was raised in Sioux Falls and many of my relatives still live there. No doubt some knew of them knew you or, possibly, were even patients of yours. I hold you and your family in fondest memory. Pat Albinson Kirk
Patricia (Albinson) Kirk
August 4, 2023
Just the other day, I thought again of Glenn and his family, whom I knew growing up in southwestern Minnesota. They are loving memories from kindergarten and every grade up through high school. And because our last names were early in the alphabet, we were always in the same classroom through sixth grade, but the friendships with Glenn and his twin sister were an indelible part of my fondest memories of all the school years and activities of our young lives. I am certain that he is still greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, as well as his by his dental patients.
Patricia Albinson Kirk
August 7, 2022
In looking back at growing up together in a small town, I recall that there was kindness, integrity, humor and empathy in Glenn from the earliest years in school. He and his twin sister, Joyce, were some of my very first friends in grade school. Just looking at his photo brings back all those fond memories.
Patricia Albinson Kirk
September 11, 2020
Glenn was a delightful childhood friend and classmate. He and his family will always be a part of my fond memories of the town where we grew up in southwestern Minnesota. My deepest condolences to all his family at this very difficult time.
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