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In Memory

Owen Beneda - Class Of 1954

Owen Eugene Beneda was born on April 14, 1936 in Oberlin, Kansas to John and Sarah Jane (Kennedy) Beneda. Owen grew up on the family farm, 12 miles south of McCook, Nebraska and in 1948 they moved to McCook where Owen attended school and graduated with the class of 1954 . Owen was inducted into the United States Army on September 29, 1959. He received the Good Conduct Medal and finished his military service with the Nebraska Army National Guard where he was honorably discharged in 1963 at the rank of sergeant. Owen was united in marriage to Lois Jane Wissbaum on October 19, 1969 at the First Assembly of God Church in McCook. Owen and Lois Jane would make McCook their lifetime home and they were both fifty plus year members of the First Assembly of God Church and Owen was a forty year trustee and deacon board member. Owen began employment as a mechanic with the EM Slinger Motor Company in 1955. EM Sliger transitioned to the Lee Janssen Motor Company and Owen continued to be a faithful employee until they closed their doors in 2001. Owen went on to own and operate an HVAC business, servicing countless residences and businesses in McCook and the surrounding area. In 2018 an accident forced him into early retirement. He enjoyed motorcycles and fishing, but he was quick to admit that his favorite hobby was his work. Owen’s failing health forced him to move to the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook in 2018; he was a resident of Hillcrest when he passed away Tuesday morning, January 24, 2023. He was 86 years of age. Owen was preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law, Larry Wood; and a niece, Penney Wood. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lois Jane Beneda of McCook; sister, Mary Ann Wood of McCook; as well as cousins and friends. Visitation will be held from 10AM-6PM, Friday, January 27, 2023 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. The family will be present to greet friends from 4-6PM. Funeral Services will be held at 2PM, Saturday, January 28, 2022 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Pastor Barry Johnson officiating. A private family graveside service will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Assembly of God Church in McCook or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

 

 

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