Robert Gustav Bengtson, also known as Bob Benson, 74, passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Bob was born December 15, 1942 in Streator, Illinois to Gustaf and Mary Eileen (Cullen) Bengtson. His love of radio started at WIZZ while a student at Streator High School. He was later…
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Chuck Hoffman
left a message on May 27, 2017:
Just learned of Bob's passing and am deeply saddened. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Bob and I worked together at KOIL in Omaha, NE, in the mid-1960s. I will always appreciate him for taking a chance on an inexperienced news reader (me) and the help and mentoring I received from him during my time at KOIL.
Nick Alexander
left a message on May 2, 2017:
It has taken me this long to process the news of Bob's passing -- my deepest condolences to Mary Ann, Cullen, and Bobby. Bob was my friend as well as my boss for a decade and a half at ABC ... my warm memories are of playing tennis with him, talking current affairs, and especially joking and laughing. He'll be in my thoughts always.
Sally Mayfield Sopko
left a message on February 12, 2017:
So sorry for your loss. I remember Bob from my youth in Streator, IL. His parents and mine, Var and Joanna Mayfield were good friends. I still live is Streator and many of my high school friend s remembered Bob.
Bob Clark
left a message on February 8, 2017:
Just read about Bobs passing. He and I are the same age and we both broke into broadcasting at WIZZ Radio in Streator Illinois at the same time. I knew him well and we kept in some touch with each other over the years. Knew his parents too....I grew up on a farm east of Pontiac Illinois. My career in radio included the ownership of 8 radio stations in five states. Its safe to say both Bob and I enjoyed much more success in the broadcasting business than we could ever had imagined when we were starting out at WIZZ those many years ago. My sympathy to the family.
Irv Chapman
left a message on February 6, 2017:
Of all the executives I worked for in my 22 years at ABC News, and decades more at other organizations, Bob was one of the most capable and decent. Condolences to his family on the observance of a life well-lived.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Irv Chapman
left a message on February 4, 2017:
Of all the executives I worked for in 22 years a ABC News and decades more at other enterprises, Bob was one of the most capable and personally decent. Sincere condolences to his family and appreciation for a life well lived.
Jon Bascom
left a message on February 4, 2017:
Bob was my boss when I was hired at ABC Radio in the mid-80's to be a Washington, D.C. correspondent. He had all the traits of the best boss ever. Engaging, challenging, supportive and encouraging. I owe my career to him. Wish I could have known him better. Deepest sympathies to his family for the loss of a remarkable man.
Kathryn B Coughlin
left a message on February 3, 2017:
Dear Mary Ann, Cullen & Bobby,
How very saddened I am to hear of Bob"s passing. May all the fine memories shared stay close within your hearts.
Most sincerely,
Kathryn Coughlin
Walter Sabo
left a message on February 3, 2017:
Bob and I worked together at ABC New York and he replaced me when I left as VP of the Networks. Here's the most important fact I can share with his children and grandchildren: Bob's integrity was never questioned. He was a man of his word. He was an adult. I never heard anyone say that they didn't like him or didn't trust him. THAT is his true body of work.
Frank Furino
left a message on February 2, 2017:
I am an NY ABC radio alumni who worked for Kent Coughlin before being transferred to Los Angeles in 1965. I met Bob briefly in the mid-70's and liked him...a lot. I am sorry he is gone and extend my condolences. The world is a better place for his having been here. Frank Furino
Linda Albin
left a message on February 2, 2017:
I was so sorry to learn of Bob's passing and would like to extend my condolences to the entire family. Bob was my boss at ABC Radio for many years and under his leadership, the network grew and expanded. He believed in me and for that I am most grateful. He was a lovely man, a man of integrity and one who I am fortunate to have known as a friend, as well as a colleague.
Barbara Robinson
left a message on February 2, 2017:
May you rest in peace. It was my pleasure to know such a great man.
Max Stein
left a message on February 1, 2017:
Our most sincere sympathy to Mary Ann and family. Bob was a special man who we had the pleasure of knowing
Max Stein
left a message on February 1, 2017:
Our most sincere condolences to a Mary Ann and family.
Bob was a wonderful man who we had the pleasure on knowing and respecting. May he rest in peace. Sincerely,Max and Li lian
Susan and Walter Klimetz
left a message on January 31, 2017:
Dear Mary Ann, Cullen and Bobby, we are so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Bob. He was an amazing boss, great mentor but most of all, a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Much love, Sue and Walt
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Chuck Hoffman
left a message on May 27, 2017:
Just learned of Bob's passing and am deeply saddened. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Bob and I worked together at KOIL in Omaha, NE, in the mid-1960s. I will always appreciate him for taking a chance on an inexperienced news reader (me) and the help and mentoring I received from him during my time at KOIL.
Nick Alexander
left a message on May 2, 2017:
It has taken me this long to process the news of Bob's passing -- my deepest condolences to Mary Ann, Cullen, and Bobby. Bob was my friend as well as my boss for a decade and a half at ABC ... my warm memories are of playing tennis with him, talking current affairs, and especially joking and laughing. He'll be in my thoughts always.
Sally Mayfield Sopko
left a message on February 12, 2017:
So sorry for your loss. I remember Bob from my youth in Streator, IL. His parents and mine, Var and Joanna Mayfield were good friends. I still live is Streator and many of my high school friend s remembered Bob.
Bob Clark
left a message on February 8, 2017:
Just read about Bobs passing. He and I are the same age and we both broke into broadcasting at WIZZ Radio in Streator Illinois at the same time. I knew him well and we kept in some touch with each other over the years. Knew his parents too....I grew up on a farm east of Pontiac Illinois. My career in radio included the ownership of 8 radio stations in five states. Its safe to say both Bob and I enjoyed much more success in the broadcasting business than we could ever had imagined when we were starting out at WIZZ those many years ago. My sympathy to the family.
Irv Chapman
left a message on February 6, 2017:
Of all the executives I worked for in my 22 years at ABC News, and decades more at other organizations, Bob was one of the most capable and decent. Condolences to his family on the observance of a life well-lived.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Irv Chapman
left a message on February 4, 2017:
Of all the executives I worked for in 22 years a ABC News and decades more at other enterprises, Bob was one of the most capable and personally decent. Sincere condolences to his family and appreciation for a life well lived.
Jon Bascom
left a message on February 4, 2017:
Bob was my boss when I was hired at ABC Radio in the mid-80's to be a Washington, D.C. correspondent. He had all the traits of the best boss ever. Engaging, challenging, supportive and encouraging. I owe my career to him. Wish I could have known him better. Deepest sympathies to his family for the loss of a remarkable man.
Kathryn B Coughlin
left a message on February 3, 2017:
Dear Mary Ann, Cullen & Bobby,
How very saddened I am to hear of Bob"s passing. May all the fine memories shared stay close within your hearts.
Most sincerely,
Kathryn Coughlin
Walter Sabo
left a message on February 3, 2017:
Bob and I worked together at ABC New York and he replaced me when I left as VP of the Networks. Here's the most important fact I can share with his children and grandchildren: Bob's integrity was never questioned. He was a man of his word. He was an adult. I never heard anyone say that they didn't like him or didn't trust him. THAT is his true body of work.
Frank Furino
left a message on February 2, 2017:
I am an NY ABC radio alumni who worked for Kent Coughlin before being transferred to Los Angeles in 1965. I met Bob briefly in the mid-70's and liked him...a lot. I am sorry he is gone and extend my condolences. The world is a better place for his having been here. Frank Furino
Linda Albin
left a message on February 2, 2017:
I was so sorry to learn of Bob's passing and would like to extend my condolences to the entire family. Bob was my boss at ABC Radio for many years and under his leadership, the network grew and expanded. He believed in me and for that I am most grateful. He was a lovely man, a man of integrity and one who I am fortunate to have known as a friend, as well as a colleague.
Barbara Robinson
left a message on February 2, 2017:
May you rest in peace. It was my pleasure to know such a great man.
Max Stein
left a message on February 1, 2017:
Our most sincere sympathy to Mary Ann and family. Bob was a special man who we had the pleasure of knowing
Max Stein
left a message on February 1, 2017:
Our most sincere condolences to a Mary Ann and family.
Bob was a wonderful man who we had the pleasure on knowing and respecting. May he rest in peace. Sincerely,Max and Li lian
Susan and Walter Klimetz
left a message on January 31, 2017:
Dear Mary Ann, Cullen and Bobby, we are so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Bob. He was an amazing boss, great mentor but most of all, a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Much love, Sue and Walt
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