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Benjamin Dean “Ben” Fussell

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Birth	:	28 Sep 1910 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	29 Nov 2010 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 2 Lot 195 Plot 05
Description	:	FUSSELL, BEN DEAN—Ben Dean Fussell was born in Geneva on September 28, 1910, to Harry and Bessie McClelland Fussell. He passed from this life on November 29, 2010, at the age of 100 years, two months, at the Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva. He was the eldest of five children. Ben was a life-long resident of Geneva. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1928. His favorite activities were band as a sousaphone player and debate team. Ben and Alyce Elznic Fussell were married in Washington, Kan., on September 7, 1932. To this union three... Read More	FUSSELL, BEN DEAN—Ben Dean Fussell was born in Geneva on September 28, 1910, to Harry and Bessie McClelland Fussell. He passed from this life on November 29, 2010, at the age of 100 years, two months, at the Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva. He was the eldest of five children. Ben was a life-long resident of Geneva. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1928. His favorite activities were band as a sousaphone player and debate team. Ben and Alyce Elznic Fussell were married in Washington, Kan., on September 7, 1932. To this union three children were born, Glen, Jo Ann and Delbert. He, along with the majority of the population, suffered through the depression of the 1930’s. He joined the U.S. Postal Service as a substitute carrier in 1938. In 1944, he was appointed a letter carrier. He established and ran the Post Office at the Fairmont Air Field, Fairmont. Ben was appointed Postmaster of the Geneva Post Office in 1958 and retired in 1973, closing a career of 35 years. He was a life-long member of the Geneva United Methodist Church. He was a church school teacher, lay speaker and served on many committees, Alyce and Ben even fulfilled the janitor duties for the church for a period of time after Ben’s retirement. The Fussell Fellowship Hall at the church is named in recognition of Ben and Alyce’s service to the church. He was a charter member and past president of the Geneva Rotary Club. He remained active for more than 50 years. Ben was initiated into the Geneva Masonic Lodge No. 79, AF&AM in 1944, and later became a member of the Lincoln Sesostris Shrine. He enjoyed many trips with the Shrine Band. Ben was proficient in the Masonic ritual work and spent countless hours coaching new members. He was a Deputy Grand Custodian of the Grand Lodge, District No. 37. Ben enjoyed being an active supporter of Job’s Daughters, Bethel No. 79 and was included as an honorary member. Ben was active in several community organizations including the Boy Scouts, 4-H Clubs, the Geneva Cemetery Association and the Odd Fellows. His mother, Bessie instilled a love of music within the family, which he carried the remainder of his life. In 1928, he had purchased his own sousaphone which he continued to play until he was in his mid-60’s. He played with the Chick Boys, a traveling entertainment group, until the depression caused the group to disband. He enjoyed playing with the Geneva band under the direction of his very good friend and co-worker, Paul Curtiss. They played summer concerts, county and state fair concerts, as well as the Fairbury Band Festival. He had the privilege of playing under the direction of John Phillip Sousa. Ben taught band music in Ohiowa and Fairmont. These activities resulted in many lifetime friendships. Ben and Alyce enjoyed many trips throughout the U.S. and a trip to Egypt. He was a devoted father and grandfather, and most recently a great-great-grandfather. He enjoyed working with his hands creating many family treasures, constructing several buildings and completing Alyce-motivated home remodeling projects. Ben is preceded in death by his wife, Alyce; son, Glen Roger, granddaughter, Susan Fussell Spangler and son-in-law, Lowell Heath. He is survived by daughter, Jo Ann Heath; and son Del (Lynne) Parker; grandchildren, Steven Heath; Cindy (Greg) Schwaninger, Kathleen (Mark) Viola-Press, and Craig Smith; great-grandchildren, Adam (Erica) Schwaninger, Brett Schwaninger, Ben Heath, Meagan Smith; great-great-grandson, Ezra Schwaninger; sister, Burnice Hubbard; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial services were conducted on December 3 at the United Methodist Church in Geneva with Pastor Ron Harris officiating. Nancy Cradduck played the prelude and Cindy Schwaninger accompanied Lorri Burns in the singing of “In This Very Room” and “Nearer, My God to Thee.” The recorded selection of “The Stars and Stripes Forever’ was played as the recessional Private family inurnment was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal December 8th, 2010 page 8.

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Benjamin Dean “Ben” Fussell death on 29 Nov 2010 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Harry Earl Fussell

(1883 - 1948)

Bessie Lee McClellan Fussell

(1880 - 1972)

Spouse

Alyce Helen Elznic Fussell

(1908 - 2007)

Siblings

Children

Glen Roger Fussell

(1933 - 2006)

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