Robert Bensch Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 27, 2024, at the age of 95, Robert Bensch of Mankato, Minnesota, born in Decorah, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Bensch and Hazel Bensch (Ahrens); his grandson Nicholas Frederick; his son-in-law John Way; his sister Carol; and his brother-in-law Norm Wheeler.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Ann Christensen; his children, Jeffrey Bensch (Ranelle) of Fair Oaks, CA, Jackie Way of Dumfries, VA, Julie Frederick (Tom) of Mankato, MN and Jennifer Bensch of New York, NY; his grandchildren, Jesse Way of Dumfries, VA, James Way (Stephanie) of Roseville, MN, Jace Bensch of Sacramento, CA, Lauren Bensch of San Antonio, TX, Kayla Hicok (Sam) of Castle Rock, CO and Marissa Frederick (Jake Mellema) of Maple Grove, MN; his great grandchildren, Jonah, Margot, Lucas Way, Frederick and Henry Hicok; his nephew Jay Wheeler; and his niece Jill Wheeler.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Blue Earth Nicolett County Humane Society (BENCHS).