Obit: Benson, Nancy Carol (1931 - 2002)

 
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Surnames: Benson, Bender, Hauser, Paitl, Olson, Bjork

----Source: Ashland Daily Press (Ashland, Ashland Co., Wis.) Tues., September 10, 2002

Benson, Nancy Carol (8 Feb. 1931 - 8 Sept. 2002)

Nancy Carol Benson, 71, of Marshfield, formerly of Drummond, passed away Sun. Sept. 8, 2002, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born Feb. 8, 1931, in La Crosse, to Dawson and Opal (Bender) Hauser. She grew up in Bayfield. Directly out of college, she moved to Drummond. She started teaching Home Economics in 1953 at Drummond High School, and taught there for 36 years. She married Roland Benson on Sept. 2, 1955.

She is survived by children, Sally (Mark) Paitl, La Crosse, Sandra (Dean) Olson, Marshfield, Todd (Jody) Benson, Minong, and Tom (Julie) Benson, Superior; grandchildren, Cody, Michael, Sarah, Matthew and Brett; brothers, John (Jane) Hauser, Jim (Marilyn) Hauser and Bill Hauser; sister, Sally (Don) Bjork; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Roland.

She was the best mom and grandma.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

The Cremation Society of Wisconsin is serving the family.