Clifford Bengston

Clifford Bengston, 83, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Cliff was born in Ishpeming, MI on Dec. 29, 1923, the son of the late August and Alice (nee: Gill) Bengston. On October 23, 1948, he was united in marriage to the former Doris Fedder in Racine, WI. He served with the U.S. Army Air Force with the 44th Bombardier Squadron. Cliff had been employed by the Journal Times for over 36 years retiring in 1985. He was a member of Christ Church United Methodist and the Journal Times 20 Year Club. Cliff was an avid golfer and bowler, participating in several leagues. He was the kind of person who really took the time to know people for who they were. Above all else, his family came first. Surviving are his wife, of nearly 59 years, Doris; their children, Marlene (Gary) Skovsted of Boulder, CO, Mark (Theresa) Bengston of Muskego, WI, and Miles (Mary) Bengston of Racine; Grandchildren Eric (Mary) Skovsted, Sonja Skovsted, Benjamin Bengston, Andrea Bengston, and Amber Bengston. His nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many, many great friends also survive him. His Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, August 11th, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mary Council-Austin officiating. Relatives and friends can meet with the family from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the Service. Private inurnment, with full military honors will be in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery. In honor of Cliff’s life, it is requested that friends and family spend special time with a loved one enjoying the outdoors, each other…and of course, laughing. Additionally, and if so inclined, donations can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or a favorite charity.