Fussell, Ben

Ben Fussell

• Born September 28, 1910 in Geneva to Harry and Bessie McClelland Fussell.

• Died November 29, 2010 aged 100+ years old

• Burial was in Geneva Cemetery

• Graduated from GHS in 1928

• Married September 7, 1932 to Alyce Elznic

• Father to three children

• Life-long resident of the city

• 35 year career at U S Postal Service

• Postmaster from 1958 to 1973

• Life-long member of the Geneva Methodist Church

• Charter member of Geneva Rotary Club

• Initiated member of Geneva Masonic Lodge #79 AF&AM

• Numerous community organizations

• Enjoyed playing his sousaphone with the Chick Boys a traveling entertainment troupe, the Shrine Band, local city band and taught band students in the surrounding towns

• Contributor to Geneva Business History committee