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Roger Leroy Benson

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Birth	:	6 Jun 1948 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	7 Jun 2019 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Benton Lutheran Cemetery, Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.6603600, -96.8548470
Description	:	Roger Leroy Benson, age 71, of Lyons, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial began at 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church at Huntimer, rural Colton. Visitation was from 5-7:00 PM Monday June 10th, at the church, with a Prayer Service that bega at 7:00 PM. Interment was in the Benton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Crooks. In lieu of flowers, memorials were requested to be directed to the Lyons Fire Department. Roger was born on June 6, 1948, in... Read More	Roger Leroy Benson, age 71, of Lyons, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial began at 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church at Huntimer, rural Colton. Visitation was from 5-7:00 PM Monday June 10th, at the church, with a Prayer Service that bega at 7:00 PM. Interment was in the Benton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Crooks. In lieu of flowers, memorials were requested to be directed to the Lyons Fire Department. Roger was born on June 6, 1948, in Sioux Falls, to Leroy and Lavina (Polzin) Benson. He grew up on a farm near Lyons and graduated from Lyons High School in 1966. He attended General Beadle College in Madison until enlisting in the Air National Guard in 1969. On April 25, 1970, he married Teresa Jo Oppold. Together, they made a beautiful life raising their children, crops, and cattle on the family farm near Lyons. Roger was a dedicated member of the Lyons Fire Department for 40 years. He served as Assistant Fire Chief and was an EMT for over 25 years. Roger volunteered as an EMT at the Sioux Empire Fair and Tri-Valley sporting events for many years. He also was a Lyons Township supervisor for 12 years. Roger was a member of St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir with good friends. Roger enjoyed his coffee groups at Berge’s Store in Colton and Central Farmers Coop in Lyons. He had a contagious spirit and could make friends with anyone; he was a great visitor, an avid storyteller and jokester. He loved to farm, hunt, fish and attend Tri-Valley sporting events. He was selected as Tri-Valley Fan of the Year in 2000. Roger had nicknames for everyone. His CB handle was “Road Runner” and Teresa’s handle in return was “Mrs. Clean”. Roger and Teresa’s forever song was “My Girl” by The Temptations. He often sang to her, the kids, and grandkids with a swing and dance in his step. Roger never had an empty “buddy” seat as he loved sharing his passion for farming with his kids and grandkids. Most of all, Roger loved his family who he served with an abundant and patient heart. Roger is survived by his wife, Teresa, Lyons; Children: Jamen (Jackie) Benson, Lyons, Jennifer (Michael) Reecy, Dell Rapids, and Janelle (Andrew) Sikora, Spencer, IA; grandchildren: Trevor Benson, Brady Benson, Kiley Reecy, Lane Reecy, Luke Reecy, Paige Sikora, and Benson Sikora; siblings: Leila (Keith) Rehfeld, Hudson, WI, and Robert Benson, Colorado Springs, CO; mother-in-law, Lois Oppold, Sioux Falls; his brother and sister-in-laws along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his father-in-law, Bernard Oppold.

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Roger Leroy Benson's memorial is located at: Benton Lutheran Cemetery, Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA.
When did Roger Leroy Benson death?
Roger Leroy Benson death on 7 Jun 2019 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.6603600
Longitude: -96.8548470

Family Members:

Parent

Leroy J. Benson

(1918 - 2004)

LaVina Julia Polzin Benson

(1921 - 2006)

Spouse

Teresa Jo Oppold Benson

(1948 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Benton Lutheran Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6603600, -96.8548470

2. Lyons Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6893997, -96.8561020

3. Dalemoe Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6698000, -96.7715600

4. West Nidaros Lutheran Church Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7027300, -96.7926200

5. Hartford Cemetery
Hartford, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6227989, -96.9308014

6. Saint George Cemetery
Hartford, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6189003, -96.9408035

7. Peterson Cemetery
Renner, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6403900, -96.7534300

8. Bethel Cemetery
Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5872002, -96.8107986

9. Berg Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6122017, -96.7514038

10. Pioneer Cemetery
Sverdrup Township, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7050018, -96.7406006

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Hartford, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5723000, -96.9203200

12. Minnehaha Cemetery
Colton, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7751200, -96.9107500

13. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Hartford, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5708600, -96.9707300

14. Minnehaha County Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6025009, -96.7003021

15. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Colton, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7829700, -96.9205700

16. Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5786018, -96.7117004

17. Forest Home Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5328382, -96.8054295

18. Colton Cemetery
Colton, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7840980, -96.9207950

19. East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery
Baltic, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7321500, -96.6994100

20. South Dakota Veterans Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6228800, -96.6776300

21. Willow Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7905500, -96.8120600

22. Saint Olaf Cemetery
Baltic, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7689018, -96.7296982

23. Calvary Episcopal Cathedral Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5423000, -96.7279100

24. Saint Ansgar Cemetery
Colton, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8078003, -96.8906021