Benton, Emery Guy 1926-2010

BENTON, DAVENPORT

Posted By: Marilyn Norris Holmes
Date: 6/13/2021 at 16:08:41

Duluth News Tribune
Duluth, MN
August 24, 2010

EMERY G. BENTON, 83

Emery G. Benton, 83, of Duluth, passed away on Aug. 21, 2010, peacefully in his home with his loving wife at his side.

He was born Oct. 26, 1926. Emery served his country during World War II. He was a long time employee of the Mesabi Railroad. Emery enjoyed fishing, baking and playing poker.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Visitation: 2 until the 4:30 p.m. memorial service Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, in the Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth. Social gathering will follow. Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota, (218) 624-5200.
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Emery Guy Benton was the son of Guy and Elizabeth Emily "Bessie" (Davenport) Benton, who are buried in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell, Iowa. Emery was married 3 times: Mae Ethel Weidendorf; Dorothy A. Lamkin; and Bui T. Tran