Ronald “Ron” L. Benson, 56, went to be with the Lord at 8:54 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born on July 20, 1967. On April 2, 1994, he married Kimberly K. Knafel.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Kim; a son, Mason; sister Sheila (John) Morton, Abilene, Kan.; and three brothers, Mike (Jolene) Benson, Brandon, S.D., Mark (Paula) Benson, Bella Vista, Ark., and Jeff Benson, Salina, Kan.

Smith & Sons Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.