Edwin Benedict Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edwin Benedict of Charles City, Iowa, born in Decorah, Iowa, who passed away on October 20, 2020, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, LeMont T. Benedict and Marjorie E. Benedict (Ostenson); his wife Alberta Jean Roepke of Waterloo, IA; his daughter Cindy Zirbel; and his grandson Ben Zirbel.
He is survived by: his sister Marjorie Dunlap of Austin, MN; his children, Becky Benedict (Gary Miessler) of Northfield, MN, Randy Benedict (Sue) of Fridley, MN and Greg Benedict (Yvonne) of Mason City, IA; his son-in-law Jim Zirbel (Suzi) of Charles City; his grandchildren, Shelby Pals (Joel), Katie Zirbel, Nick Zirbel (Lacey), Naomi, Rachel Miessler and Emy Zhou; his granddaughter-in-law Anna Williams (Brad); and his sister-in-law Dorothy Roepke of Midland, TX.. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren; one great great grandson; two step grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, family respectfully requests memorials be designated for the Cynthia Zirbel Memorial Scholarship Fund at St. John Christian Preschool, 200 S. Main Street, Charles City, IA, 50616; the Ben Zirbel Memorial Scholarship at St. Johns State College Foundation, 5001 Saint Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177; or to the American Cancer Society.
