Kim R. Benson, age 54, of Darlington, WI, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI, following a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born October 8, 1959 in Darlington the son of Robert and Jeaneen (Halvorson) Benson. Kim graduated from Darlington High School in 1977 and attended Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, WI. He retired in January of 2013, from a 35-year career at Kelly Springfield-Good Year Tire in Freeport, IL. On July 7, 1990, Kim married Debra Beyer at Darlington United Methodist Church. They shared 24 wonderful years together. He had a passion for supporting dog rescue efforts. Kim and Deb were the founders of WI Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc., where they supported the care and re-homing of nearly 300 dogs. He enjoyed the outdoors, watching the birds, riding his motorcycle, and his ranger. Spending time with his family was important to him.
Kim is survived by his wife: Debra at home; his parents: Bob and Jeaneen Benson of Darlington; two children: Mindy (Steven) Judkins of Darlington and Shawn Benson of Cedar Rapids, IA; five grandchildren; and his father-in-law: Richard Beyer of Mission, TX. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law: Judith Beyer; stepdaughter: Danielle Walton; and granddaughter: Adalynn Marie Judkins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 13, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Darlington United Methodist Church, 546 Main Street in Darlington with Rev. Larry Hakes officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 12, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Erickson Funeral Home, 508 Main Street in Darlington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
Kim is survived by his wife: Debra at home; his parents: Bob and Jeaneen Benson of Darlington; two children: Mindy (Steven) Judkins of Darlington and Shawn Benson of Cedar Rapids, IA; five grandchildren; and his father-in-law: Richard Beyer of Mission, TX. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law: Judith Beyer; stepdaughter: Danielle Walton; and granddaughter: Adalynn Marie Judkins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 13, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Darlington United Methodist Church, 546 Main Street in Darlington with Rev. Larry Hakes officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 12, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Erickson Funeral Home, 508 Main Street in Darlington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.