Memorial

Arlo G. Benesh, 86, of Marion, Iowa died Wednesday December 19, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital under the care of hospice.  Funeral service: 10:30 am Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories.  A visitation will be held Friday, December 21, 2018 from 4-7 pm at Cedar Memorial Chapel Stateroom. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Arlo was born October 13, 1932 the son of George and Sophie (Krumm) Benesh.  He was married to Velma Swanson on April 7, 1963 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and to this union three children.  Arlo attended the Excelsior one room school of Marion and then graduated from Marion High School in 1950. 

A veteran of the Korean War Army unit and a member of the Springville American Legion Post 331.  Arlo farmed near Marion until he retired and then still remained very active in the farm.  

Survivors include his children, Valeria Henning (fiancé Casey Culver), Al (Diane) Benesh and Vanessa (Brent) Bane; seven grandchildren, Thomas Henning, Joseph Henning, Cody Benesh, Ryan Benesh, Travis Benesh, Dylan Bane, and Corrina Bane.  As well as a sister, Madeline (Keith) Rowley of Orlando, Florida.  

He was proceeded in death by wife, Velma; parents; and sisters, Bernice Rawson and Sadie (Sue) Suma.  

Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Arlo.