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Benjamin Edward "Ted" Bensinger III

Benjamin Edward "Ted" Bensinger III obituary, Chicago, IL

Benjamin Bensinger Obituary

Bensinger III, Benjamin Edward "Ted" A Chicago native and a long time resident of Beverly Hills, California, passed away on Saturday, June 29th at his home after being stricken with cancer. He was 83. Bensinger participated in a wide variety of civic, business and charitable activities, including his devoted service as a Member of the Board of Governors of Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeleswhere a waiting room for cancer patients was established in his name in 2012. He also served as a Board Member of the Santa Monica Conservancy, the Los Angeles Zoo and the George Page Museum. He was a Fellow of Davenport College at Yale University from which he graduated in 1951. Ted Bensinger, born in Chicago on November 27, 1929 began his business career with the Brunswick Corporation which his great-great-grandfather, John Brunswick, founded in 1845. After several years at Brunswick, including serving as Branch Manager of the Brunswick Los Angeles office, Bensinger received a Masters in Business Administration from UCLA and then worked in finance for Dean Witter Reymonds and Lehman Brothers in Los Angeles and London, England. "Teddy was a colorful and charming individual and those who knew him will never forget him," said his brother Roger Bensinger. Ted Bensinger was an avid golfer and as an amateur, won the Bob Hope Pro-Am Classic Golf Tournament in 1966. "Teddy's golf game was a challenge, especially for his opponents," said his brother Peter."He would stand with the putter between his legs looking backwards from 25 feet and sank a lot of puts and won a lot of bets." Bensinger was married for 25 years to former film actress, Jarma Lewis, and is survived by their three sons, John, Kerry and Tyler Bensinger and 6 grandchildren as well as his two brothers, Roger and Peter Bensinger. There will be a funeral service for Mr. Bensinger at the Westwood Presbyterian Church at 10822 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA on July 14 at 2:30 with a reception to follow. Donations in his memory can be sent to the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 4, 2013.

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Robinson

September 5, 2024

I think I met him when I was a kid in Jamaica. My grandmother worked at the Round Hill cottage #1 in the 70's.

robert ferguson

February 20, 2017

I remember you when I worked as a chauffeur to K B Abernathy in 1970 in Skokie IL you came there and I held the door open for you .you always thanked me.

Shamiran

September 4, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Bensinger's passing. May God rest his soul and may you all be comforted during this difficult time.

Thomas Solomon

July 18, 2013

I am sad to learn of the passing of an amazing man-Ted's
caring, learning, naturing, and zest for knowledge and life was unique and simply wonderful. Ted always saw the good of people and artistic wealth mattered more than monetary concerns. His love of art and life with his generous spirit will be missed by all.

July 7, 2013

We send condolences to all at the closure of a magnificent, mischievous chapter.
Cate Schafer and Bob Marker

Carole Foran

July 6, 2013

Rest in peace, Ted

James Shearer

July 5, 2013

Wendy and James Shearer(England)wish to
convey their sympathy to the family. Remembering happy times spent together in the Welsh countryside.

robert ferguson

July 4, 2013

sorry to here that mr. bensinger had passed on. I worked as a chauffeur to mr brooks abernathy i remember driving him to the palwaukee airport . he was so nice of a person we talked about the ponys . to the family so very sorry to your lose [email protected]

July 4, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the Bensinger family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).

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