Donald "Donnie" A. Benson, 73, of Davenport, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Those wishing to attend the graveside service should meet at the funeral home by 11:00 am. Memorials may be left in care of the family.

Donnie was born on July 18, 1952, in Seattle, Washington, a son of Alvin and Jane (Ramsey) Benson. He married Sherrill K. Nesbitt on October 1, 1976. Donnie proudly served in the United States Army and went on to retire as a laborer from the Rock Island Arsenal.

Donnie's hobbies included playing cards, shooting pool, golfing, fishing, camping and traveling. He enjoyed his trips to the beach and made several memories there with friends and family. Donnie was an avid sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He thoroughly enjoyed the time he got to spend with his kids and grandkids. Donnie was a very hands-on dad and grandpa, teaching them many life skills.

Donnie was always the life of the party and will be remembered for his sense of humor and charisma.

Those left to cherish Donnie's memory include his wife, Sherrill Benson; children, Elizabeth "Lisa" Benson, Angela (Ryan) Moylan and Christopher Benson; grandchildren, Kayley, Aubrey, Colton, Jariah, Kennedy and Benny; and a host of extended family and close friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.