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On Saturday, December 5, 2020, Arland Nels Benson, age 82, of Longville, passed away at his home from pancreatic cancer.

Arland was born April 19, 1938, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Herman and Hazel (Hagstedt) Benson. At a young age, Arland showed a determination and ability to accomplish goals that exceeded normal expectations. Dr. Benson earned his Ph.D in Counseling Psychology at the University of Minnesota. He was a Consultant to the Minnesota Department of Education in the areas of career development and group dynamics and authored several publications in psychology and education. He co-authored the federally funded Secondary Career Education Project and worked for 30 years in the Roseville Area Schools.

Arland loved the north country and Minnesota's lakes, and, in 1995, he and his wife chose Longville as their retirement home. Arland was a quiet, humble, and open-minded man. He loved life and history and corvettes. He was proud of his son Greg who was a self-taught, successful artist. He enjoyed supporting Eunice in her musical endeavors. He will be greatly missed.

Arland is survived by his wife, Eunice, son Thomas (Daniela) Hoolihan, grandson Teodor, former wife, Jean Conklin and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Greg, and Mary Jo Benson. A funeral service for Arland will be scheduled in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred, and will be used to support local educational programs.

Funeral arrangements are being provided by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service, Walker MN (www.whisperingpinesnorth.com).[[In-content Ad]]

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