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- Benedict V. Vandenberg was born December 12, 1917, in David City, Nebraska to Arnold V. and
Mary(Vanderheiden) Vandenberg. He graduated from Brainard High School. On August 12, 1941,
he married Betty Allen at St. Mary's Catholic Church in David City.
Ben had a passion and penchant for farming. His great skill and hard work produced excellent
crops, a beautiful farm and unequaled stewardship of his land. From an era in which nothing could
be wasted, he utilized all things well and stored what he could not utilize. He was known by many
names; "Grandpa Ben", "Gentle Ben", "Benny", "Benjamin", or "Uncle Ben", but mostly he was
always known as Ben. His favorite color was green for growing crops and all of his John Deere
equipment. His favorite hobby was a project and his strongest love was for his family. After
completing a successful farming career at age 74, he became an electrician's apprentice and
carpenter while continuing this career until his second retirement at age 86.
His soil will never feel his footsteps again, but forever his spirit watches over his beloved farm. He
will be missed and emulated, but never equaled. His entire family will miss him dearly and
remember him always.
Ben is survived by his wife, Betty of David City, one daughter;Claudia(Don) Yindrick, Brainard,
one son;Dr. Ed(Marie) Vandenberg, Omaha, a brother;Gale(Mildred) Vandenberg, Harlan, Iowa,
sister Ardean Kanouff, Omaha, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Russell Allan Vandenberg, two grandchildren,
eight brothers and sisters.
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1917 - 2011 (93 years)