Frederick Eurie Bennett, 73, passed away peacefully at his residence in Whiteland on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017.
He was born on November 22nd, 1943 in Ionia, Michigan to Ward Bennett and Katherine (Lyons) Bruegel. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca (Lowe) Bennett of 55 years; two daughters, Marjorie K. Buchanan (Curt) of Franklin and Amanda Lee Bennett (Brad Arnold, finance) of Whiteland; three grandchildren, Courtney VanWinkle (John); Carley Buchanan and Trent Buchanan and one great-granddaughter, Scarlett VanWinkle. Also surviving are one sister, Georgia S. Pierson (Mike) and two brothers, George S. Cronk (Sue) and Frank Cronk (Micki). He was preceded in passing by his parents; one son, Ricky Bennett and siblings, Lavern Bennett, Ron Cronk, Bonnie Veihl and Judy Conley.
Fred attended school in Michigan. He was a United States Army veteran.
He was member of UAW and employed by Allison’s Transmission as a Machinist, retiring in 1999. He was also a member of local union at Harvester Engine Renewal in Franklin.
Fred was a member of Victory Christian Church in Franklin. He loved Classic Cars and enjoyed going to the Casino. Fred enjoyed being around family and friends and especially enjoyed his visits in Michigan. He was quite the prankster and jokester and enjoyed April Fools’ Day and loved Halloween. Fred enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Rev. Larry McAdams will conduct a celebration of Fred’s life on Saturday, June 24th at 4:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin with calling on Saturday starting at 1:00 p.m. till time of service at the funeral home. Military Honors will follow.
He was born on November 22nd, 1943 in Ionia, Michigan to Ward Bennett and Katherine (Lyons) Bruegel. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca (Lowe) Bennett of 55 years; two daughters, Marjorie K. Buchanan (Curt) of Franklin and Amanda Lee Bennett (Brad Arnold, finance) of Whiteland; three grandchildren, Courtney VanWinkle (John); Carley Buchanan and Trent Buchanan and one great-granddaughter, Scarlett VanWinkle. Also surviving are one sister, Georgia S. Pierson (Mike) and two brothers, George S. Cronk (Sue) and Frank Cronk (Micki). He was preceded in passing by his parents; one son, Ricky Bennett and siblings, Lavern Bennett, Ron Cronk, Bonnie Veihl and Judy Conley.
Fred attended school in Michigan. He was a United States Army veteran.
He was member of UAW and employed by Allison’s Transmission as a Machinist, retiring in 1999. He was also a member of local union at Harvester Engine Renewal in Franklin.
Fred was a member of Victory Christian Church in Franklin. He loved Classic Cars and enjoyed going to the Casino. Fred enjoyed being around family and friends and especially enjoyed his visits in Michigan. He was quite the prankster and jokester and enjoyed April Fools’ Day and loved Halloween. Fred enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Rev. Larry McAdams will conduct a celebration of Fred’s life on Saturday, June 24th at 4:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin with calling on Saturday starting at 1:00 p.m. till time of service at the funeral home. Military Honors will follow.
Frederick Eurie Bennett, 73, passed away peacefully at his residence in Whiteland on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017.
He was born on November 22nd, 1943 in Ionia, Michigan to Ward Bennett and Katherine (Lyons) Bruegel. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca (Lowe) Bennett of 55 years; two daughters, Marjorie K. Buchanan (Curt) of Franklin and Amanda Lee Bennett (Brad Arnold, finance) of Whiteland; three grandchildren, Courtney VanWinkle (John); Carley Buchanan and Trent Buchanan and one great-granddaughter, Scarlett VanWinkle. Also surviving are one sister, Georgia S. Pierson (Mike) and two brothers, George S. Cronk (Sue) and Frank Cronk (Micki). He was preceded in passing by his parents; one son, Ricky Bennett and siblings, Lavern Bennett, Ron Cronk, Bonnie Veihl and Judy Conley.
Fred attended school in Michigan. He was a United States Army veteran.
He was member of UAW and employed by Allison’s Transmission as a Machinist, retiring in 1999. He was also a member of local union at Harvester Engine Renewal in Franklin.
Fred was a member of Victory Christian Church in Franklin. He loved Classic Cars and enjoyed going to the Casino. Fred enjoyed being around family and friends and especially enjoyed his visits in Michigan. He was quite the prankster and jokester and enjoyed April Fools’ Day and loved Halloween. Fred enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Rev. Larry McAdams will conduct a celebration of Fred’s life on Saturday, June 24th at 4:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin with calling on Saturday starting at 1:00 p.m. till time of service at the funeral home. Military Honors will follow.
He was born on November 22nd, 1943 in Ionia, Michigan to Ward Bennett and Katherine (Lyons) Bruegel. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca (Lowe) Bennett of 55 years; two daughters, Marjorie K. Buchanan (Curt) of Franklin and Amanda Lee Bennett (Brad Arnold, finance) of Whiteland; three grandchildren, Courtney VanWinkle (John); Carley Buchanan and Trent Buchanan and one great-granddaughter, Scarlett VanWinkle. Also surviving are one sister, Georgia S. Pierson (Mike) and two brothers, George S. Cronk (Sue) and Frank Cronk (Micki). He was preceded in passing by his parents; one son, Ricky Bennett and siblings, Lavern Bennett, Ron Cronk, Bonnie Veihl and Judy Conley.
Fred attended school in Michigan. He was a United States Army veteran.
He was member of UAW and employed by Allison’s Transmission as a Machinist, retiring in 1999. He was also a member of local union at Harvester Engine Renewal in Franklin.
Fred was a member of Victory Christian Church in Franklin. He loved Classic Cars and enjoyed going to the Casino. Fred enjoyed being around family and friends and especially enjoyed his visits in Michigan. He was quite the prankster and jokester and enjoyed April Fools’ Day and loved Halloween. Fred enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Rev. Larry McAdams will conduct a celebration of Fred’s life on Saturday, June 24th at 4:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin with calling on Saturday starting at 1:00 p.m. till time of service at the funeral home. Military Honors will follow.
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