Vincent W. "Ben" McKouen

Vincent "Ben" McKouenPassed away February 12, 2015; he was 97.  Ben joined the Beurmann-Marshall Corporation in 1935 and retired as chairman and CEO in 1984.  An avid trout fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed the outdoors and was a member of the Trout Unlimited.  He also was an honorary life member of the Lansing Country Club and the Lansing City Club.  Ben also belonged to the Automobile Club and the University Club.  A WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1941 through 1946.  He flew in 70 bombing missions over Europe, attaining the rank of Captain.

Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Polly; brother, Gerald; and sister, Madeline.  Surviving are:  sons, James (Cynthia) McKouen of Brighton and Michael (Lilah) McKouen of Lansing; daughter, Pamela (Duane) McMichael of Mason; 6 grandchildren, Matthew McKouen, Kevin McKouen, Meaghan (Ben Cooley) McKouen, Jason Hicks, Nicole McMichael and Erin McMichael; 3 great-grandchildren, Mishelle, Josh and Elijah; great-great-granddaughter, Charlie; and sister-in-law, Betty McKouen.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at St. Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour Ave., Lansing, with The Rev. Msgr. Bernard Reilly as celebrant.  Private interment will take place at Deepdale Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2015.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Cathedral.

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Dale & Edna Burgess
February 13, 2015 at 8:01 pm

So sorry for your loss. Didn’t know your Dad but know it’s hard to loose a loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this sad time. Dale and Edna

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Marilyn Bischoff
February 24, 2015 at 11:09 am

I worked at Beurmann Marshall in the mid 50s and was Ben’s secretary. He was the best boss that I ever had. It has been a long time since I have seen him. I am sure he had a good life as he was a good man. I am sorry for your loss.

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