Gordon Lee Bengsch

Gordon Lee Bengsch, age 86, passed away at Edenbrook of Fond du Lac on February 18, 2021.

He was born on April 23, 1934, to Herman C. and Nina (Sharpe) Bengsch in Marquette County, WI. Gordon graduated from Westfield Union Free High School in 1952 an served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. He married June Smith on November 7, 1953, and they had a son, Bob.

Gordon was an old car enthusiast and sang with the Ripon Harmony Kings barbershop chorus. He attended Edgewood Community Church, Waupun.

Gordon is survived by his son, Bob (Sherry) of Waupun; grandson, Adam (Jennifer); granddaughter, Sara; great-grandchildren, Carissa, Karley, Brody, Bailey and Brianna. He is also survived by his brother, Donald; two sisters-in-law, Verla Bengsch and Judy Larson; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, David (Sarah) Smith; his beloved wife of 60 years, June; sister, Verna (Dale) Peterson; brother, Eldon (Joyce) Bengsch; sister-in-law, Patty Bengsch; brother-in-law, LeRoy Larson; niece, Debra Doherty and two nephews, David Peterson and Donald Bengsch, Jr.

The visitation for Gordon will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Edgewood Community Church, 201 Edgewood Drive, Waupun.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at church with Pastor Mike Giebink officiating.

Masks are required at Edgewood Community Church and will be practicing social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial fund in Gordon’s name.