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