Francis Benedett

St. Charles,     Francis E. “Ben” Benedett, 73, of rural St. Charles died Thursday evening November 7th at Whitewater Healthcare Center in St. Charles, where he had resided since Monday.     Ben was born November 17, 1928 in Elba Township of Winona County to Edwin and Irene (Koepsel) Benedett and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1946. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Following his military duty Ben farmed on the family farm in Elba Township. He then worked for the Winona County Highway Department as Maintenance Supervisor, retiring in 1992. Ben and Barb Sveen were married and later divorced.     Ben enjoyed making wood and metal crafts. He was a member of Berea Moravian Church of St. Charles and the St. Charles American Legion.     Survivors include a brother Donald (Barbara) Benedett of St. Charles, a sister Alice Benedett of Moorhead and three nephews, Steven, Robert and David Benedett.     Funeral Services will be 4 PM Sunday at Berea Moravian Church with the Revs. John Wallace; Maggie Wellert and Keith Harke officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 – 8 PM Saturday at Hoff Funeral Homes – St. Charles Chapel. They may also call one hour before services Sunday at the church. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the St. Charles American Legion. Hoff Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements.