Richard Dale Benson

Retired Chief Richard Dale Benson, USNKellogg, MN - Richard Dale Benson, 75, of Kellogg died at Gundersen Hospital, La Crosse, WI, on September 3, 2014.Richard was born to Norman and Norma (Larson) Benson on November 22, 1938. Raised in Houston, MN, Richard graduated from Houston High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. After 20 years of service for his country, he returned to Houston and married Marlyce (Halverson) Ledebuhr. Together they raised 7 children.Richard is survived by 6 children. Randy (Teri) Ledebuhr of Fort Worth, TX; Lori (Darrell) Franklin of Kissimmee, FL; Norman (Marcia) Benson of Arcadia, WI; Ranae Ledebuhr of Saint Cloud, FL; Tiffiney (John Gusa) Benson of Kellogg, MN, and John (Kristin) Benson of Las Vegas, NV. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters Cedy (Sam) Benson of Houston, MN; Sharon Goede of Spring Valley, MN and Kristie Benson of Rochester, MN.He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlyce; daughter, Lisa; sister, Linda; and parents, Norman and Norma Benson.In accordance with his wishes, Richard's body will be cremated. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held October 18, 2014 at the Houston American Legion from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Please join us in celebration of his life.