Donald Owen Benton, age 60, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Mayo Clinic – St. Marys Campus.
Donald was born on July 22, 1960 to Owen and Beverly (Eggers) Benton in Rochester, MN. Donald grew up in Plainview, MN until he moved to Rochester. He was raised in the Methodist faith. He worked as a lube technician at Mister Express Lube.
Donald enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping, fishing, watching football, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family.
Donald is survived by his father, Owen Benton of Plainview, MN; his children, Jason Benton of Plainview, MN, Venissa Benton of Northfield, MN, Andrea (Dan) Ellis of Pendleton, OR; siblings, Peter (Bylle) Benton of Amboy, MN, Brad (Terri) Benton of Plainview, MN, Brenda Benton of Rochester; and 7 grandchildren.
Donald is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Benton.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Rochester Cremation Services, 1605 Civic Center Drive NW, Rochester, MN. Due to Covid-19, masks will be required, and social distancing will be observed.
Rochester Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences of Donald may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
My heart goes out to you and your family.The joy that Donald brought to our lives will not be forgotten.
I hope it bring you comfort to know that i am celebrating the life Donald lived and i am thankful for his impacted on my life and two boys. God Bless / and deepest sympathy for your loss.
Don was always a good friend to me and he will be missed.
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the bereaved family. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Deepest sympathies go out to the family at this time of loss.May God bless you and be with you during this time of sorrow.