Dr. Arland Nels Benson, 82, of Longville, Minn., passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at his home from pancreatic cancer.
A funeral service for Arland will be scheduled in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred, and will be used to support local educational programs.
Arland was born April 19, 1938, in Ladysmith, Wis., to Herman and Hazel (Hagstedt) Benson. At a young age, Arland showed a determination and ability to accomplish goals that exceeded normal expectations.
He earned his Ph.D in Counseling Psychology at the University of Minnesota. He was a consultant to the Minnesota Department of Education in the areas of career development and group dynamics and authored several publications in psychology and education. He co-authored the federally funded Secondary Career Education Project and worked for 30 years in the Roseville Area Schools.