Fussell, Ben
Ben Fussell
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