Final Salute

Galen Ervin “Bing” Bengtson, 84, of Cambria, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, March 27.

Bing was born on July 26, 1941, in Ames, Iowa, and was raised in Red Oak, Iowa. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee, completing two tours in Vietnam. Following his military service, he worked as a steamfitter with Local Union 464 in Omaha, Nebraska.

He is survived by his loving partner of 38 years, Julie Olson; his brother, Gary Bengtson (Linda); his sister, Karen Miller; his children, Scott Bengtson and Teri Koenig (Mark); and his grandchildren, Jourdan Bengtson (and great-grandchild Haven), KC Bengtson, and Presly Gideon (Cole).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Marcella Bengtson; his sister, Jan Bengtson Wescoatt; and his brother-in-law, Don Miller.

Bing will be remembered for his humor, his straightforward nature, and the genuine way he connected with people. He never liked to say goodbye-he always said, “See ya.”

A celebration of Bing’s life will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Keystone Tavern & Grill, 7821 Military Ave., Omaha, Nebraska. Please join us to raise a Busch Light in his honor.