Douglas C. Benson Obituary
Douglas C. Benson of New Ulm, Minnesota passed away on September 23, 2026. Douglas, born on February 19, 1948, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Douglas C. Benson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Douglas will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Douglas will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Douglas’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: wife: Diane Benson; daughters: Cheryl (Brian) Kraus, Roxanne (Thomas) Nuetzman, Kristal Braun, Shelley Hoffmann; son: Michael (Shauna) Hoffmann; sister: Trudie Wenninger; sisters-in-law: Patty (Scott) Andrews, Marie (Jim) Grusendorf; brother-in-law: David (Patty) Sperl; parents: Truman and Myrtle (Blake) Benson; brothers: Steve (Jan) Benson, Jerry (Carol) Strate; brother-in-law: Jeff Wenninger; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and parents-in-law.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church (1400 S State St, New Ulm, MN 56073).
