COLUMBUS, NC - Clarence Andrew Benson, 90, of 1062 West Mills St., Columbus NC died Monday, July 27, 2009 in Laurel Woods in Columbus, NC.Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Andrew and Louise Clausen Benson. He was a graduate of St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He moved to Polk County 13 years ago from Sebring, FL. Mr. Benson was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Ennette Benson and a son, Dean Benson.Surviving is a daughter, Ann Rudolph of Olivia, MN; a son Clark Benson (Martha) of Tryon, NC and grandchildren, Brent Rudolph of Chisago City, MN and Lisa Walton (Aaron) of Olivia, MN and great-grandchildren Elijah , Ezekiel, Arabelle and Jonah Walton of Olivia, MN.Private memorial services will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Dr., Columbus, NC 28722.
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