Charles Benson, age 57, of Stillwater, Minn., passed away on Jan. 7, 2015. Chuck graduated from Mahomet-Seymour High School and St. Olaf College, and received his M.B.A. from St. Thomas. Before retiring, he worked for H.B. Fuller, Merrill Lynch, and Ameriprise Financial. Chuck enjoyed reading, boating, fishing, golfing, and sports. He was a huge Twins and Packers fan. Chuck had a strong faith in God and was actively involved in local churches. Chuck was a loving husband, son, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed. Chuck was preceded in death by parents, Norm and Ellen Benson, and his loving wife, Kathy. He is survived by sister, Lori Weyandt and husband Steve; nephew, Luke Weyandt; nieces, Hannah Hicks and husband Jim, and Naomi Weyandt; and other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Community Resource Center at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, Minn.