1929
Donald
2007
Donald Bengston
February 16, 1929 — May 3, 2007
Donald LeRoy Bengston was born February 16, 1929 in Pepperton Township in Stevens County, Minnesota to Emil and Mabel (Eddy) Bengston. He attended school at District #59 and the Alberta High School, where he received his GED in 1954, while in the Army. Donald worked on the family farm, before entering the United States Army on November 15, 1952, spending nine months in Germany. Following his discharge on October 29, 1954, he went to Minneapolis, where he worked as a mechanic for the Suburban Bus Company and later at the Downtown Chevrolet Company.
On January 29, 1955, he was married to Ruth Kussatz of Donnelly, MN at the Pepperton Methodist Church. They made their home in Minneapolis for eight years. In 1963, they came back to Morris and took over the Bengston family farm. They farmed until 1995, when Donald retired and continued to live on the farm until October of 2004, when they moved to Morris.
Donald was a life member of the VFW Post #5039 in Morris. He was also a member of the NRA and the Morris Rifle Club. For many years he served as clerk of Pepperton Township and also served on the ASCS Board. Donald's hobbies were going to sales and flea markets and finding old tools and fixing them up. He enjoyed spending time in his shop on the farm and spending time walking with his two faithful companions Bear and Buddy.
Donald died on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, MN, having lived to reach the age of 78 years.
He is survived by his wife: Ruth Bengston of Morris; two daughters: Nancy (John) Kisgen of Alberta and Karen (Korey) Rust of Campbell; one son: John (Stacey) Bengston of Donnelly; three granddaughters: Angela Rose (Michael) Lachowitzer of Grand Forks, ND, Kendra Lynae Rust and Keyona Lacey Rust of Campbell; three grandsons: Kaleb Malcolm Rust of Campbell, Cam Donald Bengston and Ashton Emil Bengston of Donnelly; former son-in-law: Burdell Strand of Donnelly; brother-in-law: Sterling Luikens of Herman and two nephews: Jan (Shirley) Luikens of Fairbault and James (Leslie) Luikens of Kalispell, Montana. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Alice Luikens.
Serving as urn bearers are: Angela and Michael Lachowitzer. Honorary pallbearers are: Dave Stoxen, Bob Stoxen, Don Kill, Ron Kenyon, Layne Cin and Jay Nelson. JoAnne Foley will serve as organist for the service with Roger Kussatz serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
On January 29, 1955, he was married to Ruth Kussatz of Donnelly, MN at the Pepperton Methodist Church. They made their home in Minneapolis for eight years. In 1963, they came back to Morris and took over the Bengston family farm. They farmed until 1995, when Donald retired and continued to live on the farm until October of 2004, when they moved to Morris.
Donald was a life member of the VFW Post #5039 in Morris. He was also a member of the NRA and the Morris Rifle Club. For many years he served as clerk of Pepperton Township and also served on the ASCS Board. Donald's hobbies were going to sales and flea markets and finding old tools and fixing them up. He enjoyed spending time in his shop on the farm and spending time walking with his two faithful companions Bear and Buddy.
Donald died on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, MN, having lived to reach the age of 78 years.
He is survived by his wife: Ruth Bengston of Morris; two daughters: Nancy (John) Kisgen of Alberta and Karen (Korey) Rust of Campbell; one son: John (Stacey) Bengston of Donnelly; three granddaughters: Angela Rose (Michael) Lachowitzer of Grand Forks, ND, Kendra Lynae Rust and Keyona Lacey Rust of Campbell; three grandsons: Kaleb Malcolm Rust of Campbell, Cam Donald Bengston and Ashton Emil Bengston of Donnelly; former son-in-law: Burdell Strand of Donnelly; brother-in-law: Sterling Luikens of Herman and two nephews: Jan (Shirley) Luikens of Fairbault and James (Leslie) Luikens of Kalispell, Montana. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Alice Luikens.
Serving as urn bearers are: Angela and Michael Lachowitzer. Honorary pallbearers are: Dave Stoxen, Bob Stoxen, Don Kill, Ron Kenyon, Layne Cin and Jay Nelson. JoAnne Foley will serve as organist for the service with Roger Kussatz serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
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