Joan A. Held-Benson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joan A. Held-Benson of Nisswa, Minnesota, whose life came to an end on May 16, 2024 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ade Andert and Irene Andert (Welsch); her former husband Tom Held; her brother Richard Andert; and her son-in-law Ray Harrison.
She is survived by: her husband Ray Benson; her children, Mark Held (Allison Waggoner), Karen Held-Harrison, Gregory Held (Nancy), Kenneth Held, Daniel Held (Monica Pick) and Timothy Held (Leah); her stepchildren, Kris Scharenbroich (John), Mark Benson (Angie), Ted Benson (Tammy), Amy Benson Yano (Steve) and Ann Hess (Jeff); and her brother Michael Andert (Sandy). She is also survived by 25 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Medical School Department of Neuroscience Fund at the University of Minnesota Foundation.
