Fern Benesch

Fern Benesch, 87, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Columbus.

Fern Louise Benesch was born in Malvern, IA to Robert M. and Floy M. Stroud. She attended school in Malvern and cosmetology college at the California Beauty School in Omaha. Fern owned and operated a beauty salon for two years, Vee's Beauty Shop, in David City, NE, until her marriage in 1956 to George O. Benesch.

Fern was preceded in death by her husband, George Benesch, her parents, five siblings, and an infant son, David. She is survived by her two sons, George R. (Betsy) and James G. Benesch, two daughters, Jennifer Eden (Greg) and Julie Anshasi, eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held for friends and family at a later time.