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Brian Benson Obituary
Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at the Dumont City Park (Shelter House). The Rev. Tom Laufer will officiate the service.
Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Brian "Buzz" Benson Memorial Fund at First Security Bank of Dumont, P.O. Box 309, Dumont, IA 50625.
He was born on July 12, 1966, in Britt to Jay and Lila (Schnell) Benson. Brian attended schools in Allison and Greene. Brian had a love for animals. His dog, CoCoa was dear to him. Buzz enjoyed riding his Harley, camping, fishing, snowmobiling, working alongside his nephews, spending time joking and talking with everyone he met. He had a special place in his heart for Kim.
Brian will be greatly missed by his significant other, Kim Burkett; his mother, Lila Gruelke of Allison; sister, Verla and Todd Nolte of Dumont; sister, Lanette Benson of Allison; brother, David and Heather Benson of Waverly; eight nephews, Roger, Christopher, Derek, Trent, Dane, Jared, Gabriel and Sam; six nieces, Chasidy, Tonya, Hannah, Ivy, Hannah and Rachel, one great-nephew, Harley; two great-nieces, Hailey and Chloe; two step-children, Courtney and Luke and many uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jay W. Benson and his grandparents.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
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Michelle Murray
September 25, 2008
Lila, and David, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Michelle Murray, Heather's best friend
Lisa (Stanbrough) Harris
September 25, 2008
Buzz touched so many lives in so many ways. He was an awesome man with a great sense of humor. He was a friend to everyone he spoke with and he will be missed by all those left to cherish his memory. Our hearts go out to his family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa & Jess Harris
Emily Brocka
September 24, 2008
kim and family-
Ive only met buzz a few times and thats when I was picking cody up or in aredale. He was always so nice and could make anyone smile, and I agree his laugh was contagious. I want you all to know that he will be missed, remember the good times and that my families thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Brocka Family
pam (meyer) roose
September 23, 2008
My thought are with the family. Buzz was great guy. The first time i met Buzz he was doing a dought with his car got stuck in a snow draft. He came out of the car with that smile. you will be missed rest in piece.
Rita & Mike Olesen
September 23, 2008
Kim & family
My thoughts are with you and Buzz's family. My prayers go out to you all. I didn't know him well, but I do know he was a kind, nice , gentle man.
Mandy Lodge
September 23, 2008
I would first like to say that I am truly sorry for the loss of Buzz.
The first time I met him (probably in Aredale), I was scared to death of that man, but it took only a couple minutes of coversation to find out that he was really just a big teddy bear!
He always had something funny to say, was always happy to see his friends and had a great sense of humor! Of course his laugh was contagious and could brighten anyone's day.
I always looked forward to seeing Buzz out and about...and hopefully his friends and family will take comfort in knowing that he will be missed by many.
Kim & Jim Wessels
September 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Brian was a good person with a great zest for life. He will be missed. Kim and Jim Wessels - Marble Rock
Pam Ferch-Lowder
September 23, 2008
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family. Buzz will be greatly missed!
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