John W Benson

John W. Benson, age 80 passed away suddenly on September 20, 2014 at his home in Bettendorf, Iowa. John, also known as Bill or Red, was born to John and Dorothy (Jelliffe) Benson on January 22, 1934 in Mineral Point. He graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1954. After graduation he joined the army and served in Germany from June 1954 to June 1957. He then worked at John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa for 30 years, retiring in 1988. John was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lulu Belle (Bob) and Marion, brothers Gene, Marlin (Cheryl), Malvern, Warren (Virginia) and nephews Micheal and Christopher. He is survived by brothers Claire, Jim (Peggy), Gary (Shirley) and sister Evaline. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at SS. Mary and Paul Catholic Church in Mineral Point. Fr. Monte Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery.