John Stewart "Jack" Benson, age 81 a lifelong resident of Virginia died Monday, April 27, 2015 in his home. He was born January 29, 1934 in Virginia, the son of George and Marian (Benkusky) Benson. Jack was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School, Virginia Junior College, and earned a Master's of Science Degree. He was a US Army veteran serving from 1955 until 1957. Jack was employed by the Aurora-Hoyt Lakes School District as a Librarian, and was a former member of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers. He loved reading, was an avid sports fan, and was a frequent author of "letters to the editor".
John is survived by brother: Richard Benson of Virginia, brother-in-law: William Fleming of Sun City, AZ; extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Gerald Benson and sister: Barbara Fleming.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Bauman Cron Funeral Home in Virginia. A gathering time for family and friends will begin one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Virginia.
Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Gathering Time for Family & Friends 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ,Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel
516 South First Street Virginia, MN 55792
Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. ,Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel
516 South First Street Virginia, MN 55792
Military Honors Accorded by the Virginia Servicemen's Honor Guard Inurnment Calvary Cemetery - Virginia
1110 North 9th Street Virginia, MN 55792