Robert M. “Bob” Bensing, Sr., 89, of Lebanon, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at the VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Betty Lou Bensing. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Apr. 24, 2020.
Born in Greble, PA on June 11, 1931, he was a son of the late Peter and Elsie (Hower) Bensing. A 1949 graduate of South Lebanon High School, Bob was a co-owner of Bensing Brothers Garage in Lebanon for 45 years. Mr. Bensing served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Zion of Iona United Methodist Church in Lebanon, the Friendship and Hebron Fire Company, and a lifetime member of Kittatinny Hunting and Fishing Club. Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed vacationing at his beach house in Lewes, DE with his wife.
Bob is survived by two sons, Robert M. Bensing, Jr., of Lebanon, and Jeffrey A. Bensing, husband of Beth, of Lebanon; grandsons, Wesley Bensing, of Cornwall, and Travis Bensing, husband of Samantha, of Lebanon; sisters, Geraldine Bensing and Mary Mease, both of Lebanon; brother, Carl Bensing, husband of Shirley, of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Bensing.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life with family and friends will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc.-Greater PA Chpt., 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or Zion of Iona United Methodist Church, 1920 S. 5th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042.
