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Dr Romaine L “Ben” Bendixen

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Birth	:	7 Nov 1937 Terril, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Jun 2019 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0008011, -95.3469009
Inscription	:	"DR. BEN" CDR US NAVY VIETNAM
Description	:	Huebner Funeral Home - Denison, Iowa Dr. Romaine L. Bendixen November 7, 1937 - June 6, 2019 Romaine "Ben" Bendixen, 81, died peacefully with family at his side Thursday June 6, 2019, at the Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County, Iowa. He died of complications from Parkinson's disease. Romaine was born at home November 7, 1937, in Terrill, Iowa to Howard and Ruby Bendixen. He graduated from Terrill High School and later received degrees from the University of Iowa, including his B.A. with Distinction in General Science in 1959 and M.D. in 1962, attending medical school... Read More	Huebner Funeral Home - Denison, Iowa Dr. Romaine L. Bendixen November 7, 1937 - June 6, 2019 Romaine "Ben" Bendixen, 81, died peacefully with family at his side Thursday June 6, 2019, at the Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County, Iowa. He died of complications from Parkinson's disease. Romaine was born at home November 7, 1937, in Terrill, Iowa to Howard and Ruby Bendixen. He graduated from Terrill High School and later received degrees from the University of Iowa, including his B.A. with Distinction in General Science in 1959 and M.D. in 1962, attending medical school on a Navy ROTC scholarship. While in medical school, he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, a national honor society recognizing top academic achievement in medical school. Ben served a rotating medical internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital 1962-1963. He then trained in Aviation Medicine, graduating first in his class as naval flight surgeon in 1963. He served on both the USS America and USS Enterprise aircraft carriers from 1964 to 1966. He then trained as a navy pilot, receiving his wings in 1967 and was sent to NAS Miramar (aka Top Gun) to train as a fighter pilot. At that time, the navy trained only one physician per year at Miramar. In the following years, he trained in obstetrics and gynecology at the US Naval Hospital in San Diego and then in aviation accident investigation at the US Naval Safety Center in Norfolk, Virginia. During 1971-1972, he served as the Senior Medical Officer aboard the USS Ticonderoga, participating in the Apollo 16 lunar recovery mission. Dr. Ben moved to Denison in 1972 after resigning his commission in the navy. He first joined a medical practice and then opened his own practice in 1977.In Denison, he practiced family medicine, delivered many babies, and enjoyed caring for generations of families (and eating all the delicious home-baked treats supplied by his patients). He resumed his military service by joining the Sioux City National Guard. While there, he served as a medical officer and jet pilot. On July 19, 1989, Ben was on duty and was one of the first on scene at the Flight 232 plane crash and assisted with rescue, recovery and investigation. He also remained very active in civil aviation as a pilot, instructor, aeromedicine physician and investigator. As a private pilot, he had the opportunity to fly both Pete Rose and George H.W. Bush. He retired from the guard in 1989 and retired from his practice in 2002, moving to Coralville in 2008. Ben believed in service to others. He was a Mason for more than 50 years and also a Shriner. As a member of the Flying Fez, he flew children to Shriners Hospitals around the country. He was a member of the Optimist Club and American Legion. He was a lifelong churchgoer, most recently attending Trinity Episcopal Church in Iowa City, where he served on the Ecumenical Housing Board. During retirement, he continued to enjoy many hobbies. As an avid Hawkeye fan, he attended many University of Iowa sporting events. He also traveled extensively with his wife Jan. Some of their travel included RV trips throughout the United States, frequently acting as tour guides for friends. Ben managed to visit all 50 states during his lifetime. He continued his love of cycling, completing 16 RAGBRAI bike rides. He flew small aircraft until 2014. Ben was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Amy. Survivors include his wife, Jan; children: Anne, John, Shannon (Bill), and Mary (Tony); stepchildren: Steven (Deborah), Mark (Michelle), Debra (Jamie), and Martin (Audrey); 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charles (Sally). - - - - - - - - - - Funeral Services for 81 year old Dr. Romaine Bendixen of Coralville, formerly of Denison, will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, June 13th, at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison with burial in the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Dr. Bendixen passed away Thursday, June 6th at the Bird House Hospice Home in Iowa City. Survivors include his wife, Jan; 4 children: Anne Bendixen, John Bendixen and wife Hiromi, Shannon Farrell and husband Bill, Mary Osterlund and husband Tony; 4 step-children: Steven Collins and wife Deborah, Mark Collins and wife, Michelle, Debra Meadows and husband Jamie and Martin Collins and wife Audrey; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Charles Bendixen and Sally Tyrrell. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call from 9 to 10:30 am, Thursday, June 13th.

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Dr Romaine L “Ben” Bendixen's memorial is located at: Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Crawford County, USA.
When did Dr Romaine L “Ben” Bendixen death?
Dr Romaine L “Ben” Bendixen death on 6 Jun 2019 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0008011
Longitude: -95.3469009

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Parent

Howard R Bendixen

(1911 - 2004)

Ruby Isabelle Tow Bendixen

(1916 - 1968)

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