SMITH CENTER, KS – Robert Jack Benn, age 82, passed away peacefully November 10, 2018 at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center Kansas.

He was born August 2, 1936 in Troy, KS to Joseph Francis and Dorothy Lamb Benn. He was raised in Troy and a graduate of Troy High School. He attended Highland Community College where he played football and then attended the University of Kansas.

He was employed by the Soil Conservation Service in Doniphan Co. and was transferred to Smith Center in 1958. He had a 30-year career and retired in 1986. Jack met Arlene Ruth Sasse and they were married December 4th, 1960. Jack loved hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors. His two favorite sports were baseball and football. He especially enjoyed coaching youth baseball and following Smith Center Redmen football. Jack and Arlene loved to travel and spent their winters in Rockport, Texas and many summers in Canada. He loved to cook and entertain his friends and family. Jack was a member of Ducks Unlimited, the Soil Conservation Society of America and served on the Library Board.

Jack is survived by his wife Arlene of 58 years, and one son Dirk (Sarah) of Adel, IA. Grandchildren Dylan of Indianola, IA, and Carson of Rolla, MO. He is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters Mary and Patti, and his niece Candi.

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