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Benjamin W. Lunney

Birth
Ashton, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Death
10 Sep 2013 (aged 85)
Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Burial
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Benjamin William Lunney, 85, of Redfield, SD, died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.

Ben was cremated and his memorial service will be Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at First Congregational UCC Church in Redfield. Reverend Tim Fugman will officiate. www.thelenfuneralhome.com

Ben W. Lunney was born July 22, 1928 in Ashton, SD to William "Chub" and Mary (Turner) Lunney. He graduated from Ashton High School in 1946. He worked at Redman Gas, the Chevrolet garage and owned the Sears store in Redfield for 18 years. Ben served in the Army National Guard and was honorable discharged in 1952. He was a member of First Congregational UCC Church and the Clay Kiser Post 92 for 62 years.

Ben married Rita Schade on September 3, 1953 at the Wheaton Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He enjoyed many summers at West Whitlock on the river and getting together with his friends and family.

Ben is survived by his wife Rita; his daughter Shelly Loveless; a son Dan Lunney and his special friend Laura; 3 grandsons: David, Patrick and Brendan Lunney; a sister Shirley Leinen and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter.
Benjamin William Lunney, 85, of Redfield, SD, died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.

Ben was cremated and his memorial service will be Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at First Congregational UCC Church in Redfield. Reverend Tim Fugman will officiate. www.thelenfuneralhome.com

Ben W. Lunney was born July 22, 1928 in Ashton, SD to William "Chub" and Mary (Turner) Lunney. He graduated from Ashton High School in 1946. He worked at Redman Gas, the Chevrolet garage and owned the Sears store in Redfield for 18 years. Ben served in the Army National Guard and was honorable discharged in 1952. He was a member of First Congregational UCC Church and the Clay Kiser Post 92 for 62 years.

Ben married Rita Schade on September 3, 1953 at the Wheaton Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He enjoyed many summers at West Whitlock on the river and getting together with his friends and family.

Ben is survived by his wife Rita; his daughter Shelly Loveless; a son Dan Lunney and his special friend Laura; 3 grandsons: David, Patrick and Brendan Lunney; a sister Shirley Leinen and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter.


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