Gary Loen

Gary Loen

March 15, 1949 • July 23, 2025

Gary Loen of Benson, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson at the age of 76.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Pastor Gary Mills will officiate, and burial will be in the Benson City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 28, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Gary Delmer Loen was born March 15, 1949, in Benson,  to Delmer and Audrey (Welker) Loen. He was baptized at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and confirmed at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson.

Gary graduated from Benson High School in 1967 and earned an Associate of Science degree in Electrical Construction Technology from St. Cloud Technical College in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

June 27, 1970, Gary married Doris Schloendorf at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church. They made their home in Benson and raised two children, Eric and Elizabeth.

Gary began his career as an electrician working for his father. He later became co-owner of Loen Electric of Benson and Alexandria Electric with his father and brothers. His son Eric later joined the business, and they worked together for over 10 years.

Gary is survived by his wife, Doris Loen of Benson; daughter Elizabeth (Steve) Zemlicka of Columbia Heights, MN; son Eric (Laura) Loen of Benson, MN; grandchildren: Kurt Zemlicka, Holden Zemlicka, and Caeden Zemlicka; sisters Sheila (Wayne) Dokken of Benson and Rhonda (Steve) Fennell of Benson; brothers Steve (Sue) Loen of Glenwood and Lonny Loen of Santa Barbara, CA; sister-in-law Deb Loen of Morris; several nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Gary was preceded death by his parents and brother Kevin Loen and two brothers in infancy.

Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com