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Robert David Benson

Robert David Benson obituary, White Bear Lake, MN

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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Community of Grace Lutheran Church

4000 Linden Street, White Bear, MN 55110

Oct

21

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Community of Grace Lutheran Church

4000 Linden Street, White Bear, MN 55110

Oct

21

Interment

9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450

Services provided by

Honsa Family Funeral Home

Robert Benson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Honsa Family Funeral Home on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Robert D. Benson Age 79 Of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his wife Marcia. Survived by daughters Leigh (Fred) Welch and Kris (Santo) Petron; granddaughters Lora and Lilly Petron and great-granddaughter Ruthann and many other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Celebration of Life, 3 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at COMMUNITY OF GRACE CHURCH, 4000 Linden Street, White Bear Lake with visitation from 2-3 PM. Interment, 9:30 AM Tuesday, October 21, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Please arrive by 9:15 in Assembly Area #6. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert, please visit our floral store.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Community of Grace Lutheran Church

4000 Linden Street, White Bear, MN 55110

Oct

21

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Community of Grace Lutheran Church

4000 Linden Street, White Bear, MN 55110

Oct

21

Interment

9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450

Services provided by

Honsa Family Funeral Home