June 7, 1933 - March 16, 2017
Charles Samuel Benson, age 83, of Bloomington, passed away March 16, 2017. Preceded in death by his wife Janet, his parents, Hazel and Clarence Benson, and his sister Jean Rice. Survived by his daughters and their husbands, Andrea Benson and Scott McLaughlin, and Kara and Justin Barrow; grandchildren, Sophia, Isabel, Brendan and Julian; siblings Daniel Benson (Mona), Rodney Benson (Kay), Pauline Bratt, and Philip Benson (Kris); brother in law Gene Rice (Jan); and many other family members and friends.
Charles was born in Cokato, MN. He and Janet made their home in Edina for 45 years, and raised their daughters there. Charles taught art in the Edina Public Schools, retiring in 1993. Earlier in his career he taught in Minnetonka and Frankfurt, Germany. In retirement, he was an active weaver, gardener and volunteer.
Memorials preferred to Woodlake Heritage Endowment Fund.
Visitation
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
10:00 AM
Woodlake Lutheran Church
7525 Oliver Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Memorial Service
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
11:00 AM
Woodlake Lutheran Church
7525 Oliver Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Interment
Lakewood Cemetery
Sympathy with the family for the loss of your father and for me loss of a good friend. Donna Gunderson Hunter.
Heartfelt sympathy to your family. Charles and Janet were deeply missed when they left Sun City West, AZ. Charles was a gifted teacher, even through his retirement years here. He served as our weaving guild president and taught numerous weaving classes here, especially in rug weaving. Anyone who took one of his classes is a better weaver because of his techniques. I remember his “one man show” at the church here. What a generous and sharing friend he was to all. Our caring thoughts to you.
So sorry to hear of Chuck’s death. I remember him well as an outstanding art teacher who had great relationships with his students and the staff he worked with daily. A gracious, caring and highly professional person who left everyone he met feeling better. He was one of the class people in Edina who made us all better and I treasure the memory of working with him. My sympathy to his daughters and families and may his wonderful memories be a light in your lives.
A remarkable man with a remarkable family. My love and condolences to all.