Glenn E. Bennett, son of Cecil and Nancy Bennett, was born on a farm near Otego, Kan., Jan. 20, 1899. He died in the Jewell County Long Term Care May 20. He was 88 years old.
June 23, 1921, he married Grace Mullen at Smith Center, Kan. To this union two children, Duane and Helen, were born.
Bennett's grandfather and father homesteaded the land that he farmed from 1921 to 1965, when he then retired from farming.
For a number of years, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett attended flea markets, antique auctions and shows. During this time they accumulated collections of antiques, collectibles, stamps and coins.
In 1980, they purchased a home and moved to Mankato. After moving to Mankato, they decided to sell the land that had been in the Bennett family for more than 100 years.
Survivors include one son, Duane, Mankato; daughter, Helen Barnes, Hutchinson; four grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and many other relatives.
The funeral was Saturday, May 23, from the Kramer Funeral Home, Mankato, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. James Chambers officiating. Interment was in the Burr Oak Cemetery.
Superior Express, Thursday, June 4, 1987
Glenn E. Bennett, son of Cecil and Nancy Bennett, was born on a farm near Otego, Kan., Jan. 20, 1899. He died in the Jewell County Long Term Care May 20. He was 88 years old.
June 23, 1921, he married Grace Mullen at Smith Center, Kan. To this union two children, Duane and Helen, were born.
Bennett's grandfather and father homesteaded the land that he farmed from 1921 to 1965, when he then retired from farming.
For a number of years, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett attended flea markets, antique auctions and shows. During this time they accumulated collections of antiques, collectibles, stamps and coins.
In 1980, they purchased a home and moved to Mankato. After moving to Mankato, they decided to sell the land that had been in the Bennett family for more than 100 years.
Survivors include one son, Duane, Mankato; daughter, Helen Barnes, Hutchinson; four grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and many other relatives.
The funeral was Saturday, May 23, from the Kramer Funeral Home, Mankato, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. James Chambers officiating. Interment was in the Burr Oak Cemetery.
Superior Express, Thursday, June 4, 1987
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