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Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 29, 2004.

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Charles Edward Benson, 84, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died Sunday, June 27, 2004 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota. He died with his wife of 66 years, children and grandchildren at his side.
Charles was born on June 8, 1920 in Grand Forks, the son of Isaac and Anna (Leolos) Benson. He attended Sacred Heart High School and then served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1944. Charles married Edna "Toots' Carlson on June 13, 1938. Charles worked for the Great Northern Railroad as a switchman for over 38 years retiring in 1980. Charlie very much enjoyed his many years at the VFW and American Legion Posts where he served as a chaplain and provided military honors for comrades. He found enjoyment with family at the cabin on Cass Lake. Charlie is survived by his wife, Toots; 5 sons: Dick Benson of East Grand Forks, daughter-in-law JoAnn Benson of Grand Forks, North Dakota, John ("Dot') Benson of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Michael (Nancy) Benson of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Tom (Carla) Benson of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Major Eric (Winona) Benson of Palmer, Alaska; 5 daughters: Pat (Frank) Swangler of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Pam Suedel of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Paulette (Richard) Suedel of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Priscilla Benson of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Prudence (David) Nelson of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; 35 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, a sister Frances (Lyle) Eissinger of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, a sister, Ann Ringstad of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother John, sister Mary, grandson T.J. Benson, 3 brother-in-laws, Arnold Ringstad, Jack Coulter and Leo Murray. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 Thursday, July 1, 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service all at the Sacred Heart Church. Burial: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Military Honors: East Grand Forks VFW Post #3817 & American Legion Post # 157. Arrangements by Stennes Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

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June 30, 2004

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June 30, 2004

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June 30, 2004

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Becky Barton

June 30, 2004

Dear Edna & family,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, you're in my thoughts & prayers. My dad Bob Bougie was a switchman with Charlie and I remember going over to your house with my parents when I was growing up.

Love, Becky

Kent Zimmerman

June 30, 2004

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Benson family at the loss of your Husband and Father. I am especially mindful of my comrade Mike. The memory of your dad and the grace and peace of our Heavenly Father, will always be with you, Mike.

Nathan Benson

June 30, 2004

Charles Edward Benson is a husband, a father, a grandpa, and a friend. He is loved and missed by many. I am grateful for the time that we spent together, and I am blessed to know that he will always be my grandpa.

bob and brenda macklin

June 29, 2004

sorry to here about your loss are thoughts and prayers are with all of you. thinking about you always the macklins

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Dan Neppel

June 29, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the Benson family. We remember the '50's and 60's with your dad at Sacred Heart High School and our fun times on the athletic field. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. The Dan Neppel Family

John Bredemeier

June 29, 2004

So sorry to read about Charlie. What a delightful person. I will miss giving him communion at St. Mike's once and awhile at the early masses. Charlie worked with my father, Wally.

God Bless Charlie!

Ken Norman

June 29, 2004

My deepest sympathy to your family on the death of your husband and father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Naomi Braun

June 29, 2004

My deepest sympathy to my friend, Mike, on the loss of his father.

Clark & Sherry Hartwig

June 29, 2004

I delivered Charlies mail for many years.

He was a wonderful person, even though he never called my numbers when calling bingo at the VFW.

Our sympathies to the Benson family.

Marie Wallace

June 29, 2004

Uncle Charles loved and held in the highest regard. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My heart goes out to all the family

Love, Marie

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