Arlo Maurice Benson

Arlo Maurice Benson, the son of Clifford and Hazel (Rutherford) Benson was born in a farmhouse near Marathon, Iowa where he lived for most of his life. He had a full life with both sadness and happiness. His father died when he was 3 and he was raised by his grandparents with his mother coming home on weekends from her work. He attended Buena Vista College and the University of Iowa before enlisting during WWII. He received a medical discharge in 1944 while in OCS. He became a farmer in Marathon in the 50s and throughout the rest of his life. He took a second job and became a bank officer in Pocahontas and had a full second career. He retired to spend time in Sun City, Arizona and Arnolds Park while still managing the farm. He was fortunate to have two wonderful wives. Sue, who passed after 55 years of marriage; and Blanche, who survives him. Most recently Blanche and Arlo shared a home in Spencer. Arlo Benson passed away after a long illness on April 4, 2015 in Brainerd, MN peacefully with his family members at his side. He is survived by his wife, Blanche; his brother, Delford; his two sons: Charles and Mark, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren with a new baby due. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara and his first wife, Sue. He had a goal to make life easier for his family. He was quite successful at achieving that goal with everyone of them able to achieve happiness and success in careers of their choice. It is a wonderful and loving legacy.

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