BENSON Robert D., Age 79 Of White Bear Lake, Passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his wife Marcia. Survived by daughters Leigh (Fred) Welch and Kris (Santo) Petron; granddaughters Lora and Lilly Petron and great-granddaughter Ruthann, and many other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Celebration of Life, 3 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at COMMUNITY OF GRACE CHURCH, 4000 Linden Street, White Bear Lake with visitation from 2-3 PM. Interment, 9:30 AM Tuesday, October 21, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Please arrive by 9:15 AM (sharp), thru Gate 2, in Assembly Area #6.

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from October 12, 2025