Background
Benson, John Earl was born on July 20, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Benjamin Albert and Vivian (Ericsson) Benson.
Benson, John Earl was born on July 20, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Benjamin Albert and Vivian (Ericsson) Benson.
Bachelor in Geology and Geography, Beloit College, 1953; student, Chicago Technology, 1956; student, University Chicago, 1964-1965.
Vice president California Tharnstrom & Company, Skokie, Illinois, 1956-1971. Vice president, partner Andy Nyquist Contractors, Chicago, 1971-1976. Principal John E Benson, Ltd., Island Lake, Illinois, since 1976.
Vice president Jon Construction, Inc., Lincolwood, Illinois, 1977-1978, Thorleif Larsen & Son, Inc., Itaska, Illinois, 1978-1990. Project manager Metropolitan Structures, Chicago, 1980-1991.
Vice-chairman Chicago Committee for Hi Rise buildings, 1991. Member church council Edgebrook Lutheran Church, Chicago, North Side council Boy Scouts American, Chicago With United States Army, 1953-1955. Member Beloit College Alumni Association, American Legion, Ground Hogs, Masons, Shriners, Lions.
Married Carolyn B. Liegler, July 3, 1954. 1 child, Lynn Ann Benson Heunisch.