HARTFORD CITY - Earl L. Bennett, 84, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Hartford City on August 10, 1929 to the late Cecil Bennett and the late Edna (Brown) Bennett.
Earl married Julia (Lambiotte) Bennett on October 21, 1950 at St. John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Hartford City. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2007.
After Earl married Julia he lived in Hartford City for a short while, then they moved to Marion, Indiana, Greentown, Indiana, Greenville Ohio, Muncie, Indiana, Marion, Indiana, and then back to Hartford City after his retirement.
He had been the Manager for Marsh for 9 years. The Assistant Plant Manager for Sudlow Potato Chips for 28 ½ years. Also had formerly worked at Dietzen Holsome Bread and Lewis Brothers Bakery.
He was a member of Apostolic Tabernacle Church in Hartford City. He enjoyed recording gospel music on tapes for people who were unable to attend church. He formerly was the Treasurer for Apostolic Tabernacle Church from July 1, 1999 until December 31, 2006 and has been a Trustee of the church since 1996.
Earl enjoyed photography and loved yard work. He played the Harmonica. His message to all is "Love One Another."
He will be sadly missed by his son, Robert E. Bennett of Memphis, IN; daughters, Debbie K. (husband, Ted) Benham of Virginia Beach, VA; Cindy A. (husband, Jeff) Robertson of Elkhart, IN; Teresa L. (husband, Gary) Gerstacker of Ringoes, NJ; grandchildren, Kyle Benham, Tyler Benham, Katie Robertson, Luke (wife, Janee) Robertson, Daniel (wife, Amy) Gerstacker, Drew (wife, Laquoya) Bennett, Emily Bennett; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Walter Gerstacker, Lilly Jackson, Preston Bennett, Max due in December 2013; brother, Max (wife, Laverne) Bennett of Greenville, Ohio; sister, Linda Hunt of Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; sisters, Marilyn Duncan, Drusilla Bennett, Violet Bennett; and brother, Caches Harry Bennett.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St., Hartford City. Burial will follow at Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Keplinger Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to KidCare International of Elkhart, 55919 Riverdale Drive, Elkhart, IN 46514.
He was born in Hartford City on August 10, 1929 to the late Cecil Bennett and the late Edna (Brown) Bennett.
Earl married Julia (Lambiotte) Bennett on October 21, 1950 at St. John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Hartford City. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2007.
After Earl married Julia he lived in Hartford City for a short while, then they moved to Marion, Indiana, Greentown, Indiana, Greenville Ohio, Muncie, Indiana, Marion, Indiana, and then back to Hartford City after his retirement.
He had been the Manager for Marsh for 9 years. The Assistant Plant Manager for Sudlow Potato Chips for 28 ½ years. Also had formerly worked at Dietzen Holsome Bread and Lewis Brothers Bakery.
He was a member of Apostolic Tabernacle Church in Hartford City. He enjoyed recording gospel music on tapes for people who were unable to attend church. He formerly was the Treasurer for Apostolic Tabernacle Church from July 1, 1999 until December 31, 2006 and has been a Trustee of the church since 1996.
Earl enjoyed photography and loved yard work. He played the Harmonica. His message to all is "Love One Another."
He will be sadly missed by his son, Robert E. Bennett of Memphis, IN; daughters, Debbie K. (husband, Ted) Benham of Virginia Beach, VA; Cindy A. (husband, Jeff) Robertson of Elkhart, IN; Teresa L. (husband, Gary) Gerstacker of Ringoes, NJ; grandchildren, Kyle Benham, Tyler Benham, Katie Robertson, Luke (wife, Janee) Robertson, Daniel (wife, Amy) Gerstacker, Drew (wife, Laquoya) Bennett, Emily Bennett; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Walter Gerstacker, Lilly Jackson, Preston Bennett, Max due in December 2013; brother, Max (wife, Laverne) Bennett of Greenville, Ohio; sister, Linda Hunt of Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; sisters, Marilyn Duncan, Drusilla Bennett, Violet Bennett; and brother, Caches Harry Bennett.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St., Hartford City. Burial will follow at Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Keplinger Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to KidCare International of Elkhart, 55919 Riverdale Drive, Elkhart, IN 46514.
HARTFORD CITY - Earl L. Bennett, 84, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Hartford City on August 10, 1929 to the late Cecil Bennett and the late Edna (Brown) Bennett.
Earl married Julia (Lambiotte) Bennett on October 21, 1950 at St. John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Hartford City. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2007.
After Earl married Julia he lived in Hartford City for a short while, then they moved to Marion, Indiana, Greentown, Indiana, Greenville Ohio, Muncie, Indiana, Marion, Indiana, and then back to Hartford City after his retirement.
He had been the Manager for Marsh for 9 years. The Assistant Plant Manager for Sudlow Potato Chips for 28 ½ years. Also had formerly worked at Dietzen Holsome Bread and Lewis Brothers Bakery.
He was a member of Apostolic Tabernacle Church in Hartford City. He enjoyed recording gospel music on tapes for people who were unable to attend church. He formerly was the Treasurer for Apostolic Tabernacle Church from July 1, 1999 until December 31, 2006 and has been a Trustee of the church since 1996.
Earl enjoyed photography and loved yard work. He played the Harmonica. His message to all is "Love One Another."
He will be sadly missed by his son, Robert E. Bennett of Memphis, IN; daughters, Debbie K. (husband, Ted) Benham of Virginia Beach, VA; Cindy A. (husband, Jeff) Robertson of Elkhart, IN; Teresa L. (husband, Gary) Gerstacker of Ringoes, NJ; grandchildren, Kyle Benham, Tyler Benham, Katie Robertson, Luke (wife, Janee) Robertson, Daniel (wife, Amy) Gerstacker, Drew (wife, Laquoya) Bennett, Emily Bennett; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Walter Gerstacker, Lilly Jackson, Preston Bennett, Max due in December 2013; brother, Max (wife, Laverne) Bennett of Greenville, Ohio; sister, Linda Hunt of Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; sisters, Marilyn Duncan, Drusilla Bennett, Violet Bennett; and brother, Caches Harry Bennett.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St., Hartford City. Burial will follow at Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Keplinger Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to KidCare International of Elkhart, 55919 Riverdale Drive, Elkhart, IN 46514.
He was born in Hartford City on August 10, 1929 to the late Cecil Bennett and the late Edna (Brown) Bennett.
Earl married Julia (Lambiotte) Bennett on October 21, 1950 at St. John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Hartford City. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2007.
After Earl married Julia he lived in Hartford City for a short while, then they moved to Marion, Indiana, Greentown, Indiana, Greenville Ohio, Muncie, Indiana, Marion, Indiana, and then back to Hartford City after his retirement.
He had been the Manager for Marsh for 9 years. The Assistant Plant Manager for Sudlow Potato Chips for 28 ½ years. Also had formerly worked at Dietzen Holsome Bread and Lewis Brothers Bakery.
He was a member of Apostolic Tabernacle Church in Hartford City. He enjoyed recording gospel music on tapes for people who were unable to attend church. He formerly was the Treasurer for Apostolic Tabernacle Church from July 1, 1999 until December 31, 2006 and has been a Trustee of the church since 1996.
Earl enjoyed photography and loved yard work. He played the Harmonica. His message to all is "Love One Another."
He will be sadly missed by his son, Robert E. Bennett of Memphis, IN; daughters, Debbie K. (husband, Ted) Benham of Virginia Beach, VA; Cindy A. (husband, Jeff) Robertson of Elkhart, IN; Teresa L. (husband, Gary) Gerstacker of Ringoes, NJ; grandchildren, Kyle Benham, Tyler Benham, Katie Robertson, Luke (wife, Janee) Robertson, Daniel (wife, Amy) Gerstacker, Drew (wife, Laquoya) Bennett, Emily Bennett; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Walter Gerstacker, Lilly Jackson, Preston Bennett, Max due in December 2013; brother, Max (wife, Laverne) Bennett of Greenville, Ohio; sister, Linda Hunt of Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; sisters, Marilyn Duncan, Drusilla Bennett, Violet Bennett; and brother, Caches Harry Bennett.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St., Hartford City. Burial will follow at Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Keplinger Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to KidCare International of Elkhart, 55919 Riverdale Drive, Elkhart, IN 46514.
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