Benjamin Duster Obituary

"He was a great man. I used to work for him as a secretary in high school. It was truly an honor and a blessing to work for such a man. My sincere condolences go to the family. Much love. D. Veal (Chicago, IL)

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the Duster family. Eternal rest grant unto his soul O Lord and may he rest in peace.

The Detroy R. Giles,Jr. family

To Mrs. Duster and Family, my sincere condolences during this time of bereavement. I shared Mr. Duster's passing with my mother and she shared some memories of him from their high school days at Phillips. Thank you always for you kindness and love.

Mark Anthony Hall

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Condolences to the Duster family. I know Mr. Duster is resting in peace. He was an inspiration to all, especially to the children of chicago and everyone in his community. I had the pleasure of working for Mr. Duster during my senior year at Chicago Vocational High School. He was always involved with the High Schools striving to encourage and motivate the students to continue their education. I am very happy to hear that he was able to fight the good fight for his people til the very end. He will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Murrell and the Duster Family I offer heartfelt condolences. Mr. Duster was a unique individual who cared for the community and particularly the education of all children. He will be sorely missed.
I had the honor of being an English teacher at Julian High School from 1977-1984 and I will always remember the hard work and dedication of the Duster Family to the school and community.

My condolences to the Duster family.Mr. Duster was a good friend and I believe army mate of my uncle Harry B. Craddock.Mr. Duster handled the closing on my parents house just 2 years ago.He was very efficient and I could tell from his kind personality why he and my uncle were friends.I wish I had gotten to known him beter.

My prayers are with the entire Duster Family; may God comfort you and give you peace. Ben was my friend, my neighbor, and my mentor with the National Black MBA Association of which he was a founding member. He really was a man who strived to make a difference.

We extend our most sincere condolences to the Duster family at this time of loss. We pray that the Lord bless and keep you and may His countenance shine upon you. Our experience with Mr. Duster was all too brief, for as it started as a professional matter, it soon turned into a series of most enjoyable and personal episodes that always left my wife and I commenting on the pleasant nature of our discourse and how we felt lifted by it. Such wisdom and grace is in sore need in our troubled world today, however the legacy of good works that Mr. Duster has left behind will not fail to sprout and bear fruit for generations yet untold. For he set a standard for professionalism in his practice and righteousness in his daily affairs and life that is a beacon unto us and we will miss him dearly.

Raymond N. Ervin, Reg. Patent Agent
Gwen M. Barlow, Esq.

My prayers go out to the Duster family. I will miss Ben's words of wisdom and history lessons, that he gave us each month when we held meetings at Edna's restaurant. He was the rock for the National Black MBA Chicago Chapter. -
- Beverly Harris, Chicago,IL

May the peace of God surround you during this time of grief. Take solace in knowing that Ben's life on this side of heaven was well spent making a difference in the quality of life for others. God is well pleased with his good and faithful servant.

My prayers go out to the Duster family. I knew Ben when he was active with the National Black MBA Association. He was a very special person. May God's peace rest his loved ones during this difficult time.

My prayers are with the Duster family.
My sister Juanita Kelly Christian was a classmate of Alfreda Duster at Wendell Phillips High School (June 1951) and I was a classmate of his youngest brother Troy Duster (June 1953).

Myrtle Kelly Burton-Sahara

May Peace and Blessings be unto the Duster Family at this time of Transition.
Ollie Bowden Jr. (Harlan High class of 75).

My deepest sympathy to the Duster family.
Much love and many prayers.

gaynell burrell - Wendell Phillips High School - 1953

I served with Ben on the Dad's Assoc. Board of Directors for 3 years at the U of I and cannot express how sad this loss is to the U of I community. Ben was without doubt the most kind and caring person I've ever met. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.