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Fern Benesch Obituary
Fern Benesch, 87, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Columbus.
A private memorial service will be held for friends and family at a later time.
Fern Louise Benesch was born in Malvern, Iowa, to Robert M. and Floy M. Stroud. She attended school in Malvern and cosmetology college at the California Beauty School in Omaha. Fern owned and operated a beauty salon for two years, Vee's Beauty Shop, in David City, until her marriage in 1956 to George O. Benesch.
She is survived by her two sons, George R. (Betsy) and James G. Benesch; two daughters, Jennifer Eden (Greg) and Julie Anshasi; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Fern was preceded in death by her husband, George Benesch, her parents, five siblings, and an infant son, David.
Condolences may be left at www.mckownfuneralhome.com.
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