Robert Benson, 37, Faribault
Published 12:00 am Monday, April 11, 2005
The funeral service for Robert “Bob” R. Benson, age 37, of Faribault, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Crossroads Evangelical Free Church, Albert Lea. The Rev. Glen Stevens will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour before the service at the church.
Bob died as a result of an auto accident on Saturday, April 9, 2005.
He was born on Nov. 20, 19679 the son of Russ and Peggy (Greethurst) Benson.
Bob graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1986, and attended Austin Technical School for the machine and autobody programs.
He married Tammy Smith, they were later divorced.
By trade Bob was an autobody and car restorer and he won many awards for his meticulous work.
Bob is survived by three children, the pride and joys of his life: Anna and Richard Benson of Faribault, and Tyler Morgan of Trimont, Minn.; parents: Russ and Peggy Benson of Glenville; sister, Sandy Roe of Glenville; brother, Ron Benson of Albert Lea; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Richard and Irene Benson; and maternal grandparents: Henry Greethurst and Lou Skinner.