- Date Of Birth: June 26, 1918
- Date Of Death: January 22, 2009
- State: Iowa
Those left to honor Wendell’s memory include his wife, Betty of Laurel; three sons: Steven (Ingrida) Benskin of Newton, Bryan (Janet) Benskin of Coon Rapids, MN, and Terry (Kim) Benskin of Laurel; his four grandchildren: Angela (Dan) Hummel, Thad (Sherry) Benskin, Chris (Lisa) Benskin, and Carl Benskin; and five great-grandchildren: Devin, Blake, Taylor, Nik and Tom.
Wendell Lloyd Benskin, son of Bert and Daisy (Paul) Benskin, was born June 26, 1918. He was a graduate of Newton Senior High School in 1937. On May 6, 1942, Wendell was united in marriage with Betty Sietmann in Bethany, MO. Wendell was a lifelong Mariposa township resident. He enjoyed farm life, and was a long time Jasper County cattle feeder. Wendell was a long time member of the Farm Bureau, and was associated with the board of Federal Landbank in the 1960s.
Wendell entered into eternal life while surrounded by his family at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center under the care of Iowa River Hospice, on Thursday, January 22, 2009. He was 90. Wendell was preceded in death by his parents; great-grandson Wesley; and his sister, Bernice McElree.
Monday, January 26th, 2009
6:00pm to 9:00pm
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Monday, January 26th, 2009
6:00pm to 6:00pm
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