The memory of Gerald Semart Benson of Bemidji, Minnesota, who passed away on April 21, 2024 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Semart Benson and Hilda Benson; and his siblings, Gladys Carlson (Norman), James Benson (Alyce) and Thomas Benson (Terry).

He is survived by : his wife Ellen Benson (Makela) of Bemidji, MN; his children, Cheryl Buck (Bradley) of Tenstrike, MN, Susan Benson-Schultz of Bemidji, MN and Steven Benson (Tracy) of Brainerd, MN; his grandchildren, Heidi Toso (Nick) of Fergus Falls, MN, Anna Whitlow (Alex) of Bemidji, MN, Katie Wagner (Joe) of Crystal, MN, Nicole Benson of Brainerd, MN and Stephen Schultz of Woodbury, MN.; and his great grandchildren, Sutton and Parker Toso of Fergus Falls, MN..

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Cease Family Funeral Home of Bemidji (2807 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Riverside Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cease Family Funeral Home