Robert Dale Benson, 86, born December 28, 1939, in Logansport, IN to Roy and Edith Benson (Raderstorf), passed away on December 31, 2025, in Avon Park, FL.He is survived by his Children, son Jeffery (Clayton) Benson, daughter Sandy (Kevin) Cotner, grandchildren Corey (Taylor) Benson, Jameson (Trista) Benson and Renae (Bryan) Larimer, two great grandchild Ronin Larimer and Corbyn Roman Benson and many other loving family members. He is preceded in death by his wife, both of his parents and grandson Derek Cotner.
Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
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4001 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870

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