August 24, 1929 - May 2, 2026
Burton A. Benson Sr., of Bloomington, MN passed away Saturday, May 2, at the age of 96.
Survived by son, Burton (Joan) Benson, Jr.; daughter, Lea Ann (Dave) Handberg; grandchildren, Katelyn (Casey) Allen and Nicholas Handberg, Kellie, Sam, and Meredith Benson; great-grandson, Ryder Allen, and another on the way; and brother, Robert Benson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lenna Benson; grandchildren, Kristyne Handberg and Margaret Rose Benson; and brother, Carl Benson.
Memorials preferred to VEAP or Diamond Lake Lutheran Church.
Funeral Service
Monday, May 11, 2026
11:00 AM
Visitation 1-hr prior to service.
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church
5760 Portland Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Interment
Monday, May 18, 2026
11:30 AM
Arrive by 11:15AM in Lane #6.
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55450
My heart hurts. I’m grateful to have had him in my life since the early 60’s.
I know he’s safely home now with Lenna.
My heartfelt condolences to the Benson family. He will be missed. Share all of the great memories. ❤️