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Robert Benson Obituary

Benson, Robert L. age 85 of Richfield. Veteran of WWII, former P.O.W. and awarded the Bronze Star, & Purple Heart. Member of Teamsters Local # 544. Preceded in death by wife, Mildred Benson; son, Bruce; & great grandson, Joseph Hildestad. Survived by daughter, Sandra Hildestad; grandchildren, Kellie (Myron) Bauer, Denise Suggs, Paul (Becky) Hildestad, Tammy (Craig) Getman, Jill (David) Pearre; 8 great grandchildren. Services Wednesday 1:00 PM at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. Interment Ft. Snelling. Visitation one hour before service. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612 869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Published by Star Tribune from Jun. 26 to Jun. 28, 2006.

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June 28, 2006

May you rest in peace!!! From the bottom on my heart I wish to thank you for our freedom!!

A Gratefull American

June 28, 2006

An American Hero has gone to rest.

Sir may you receive the grace of God and rest easy. Stand down , Your time is done. Thank You for your service for our country. My family thanks you. Our nation Thanks you.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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