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Wilma Bengtson Obituary
Wilma married Wendell Bengtson on August 3, 1957, in Osceola, Iowa. Wilma was a homemaker and worked for the Hills-Beaver Creek school district, until her retirement in 2012.
Wilma acknowledged her faith in God at a young age, and she remained faithful to the Lord all her life.
Wilma is survived by her: daughter, Noreen (Dan) Zarmbinski, Hills; son, Brian (Becky) Bengtson, Springfield, MO; four grandchildren, Jesse and Lane Zarmbinski; and Bethany (Marty) Faber and Bradley (Kalee) Bengtson; five great-grandchildren; brother Gaylen Van Loon, Pipestone, MN; brother-in-law, Larry Faber, Poulsbo, WA; sisters-in-law, Jeanne Van Loon, Ankeny, IA and Mary Bengtson, Rayville, MO; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Wendell; sisters, Ione Lee, Wanda Faber, and Karen Van Loon; and brother, Ivan Van Loon.
Wilma's family would like to express our sincere appreciation for your many comforting thoughts and prayers. Each of you hold a special place in our heart.
Graveside service will be 2 pm Friday, July 18 at the Trinity Cemetery near Steen.
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