Roger, 76, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence in Battle Creek surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Charles and Edna (Green) Bennett.
Roger was inducted into the United States Army on October 6, 1966 and was honorably discharged on July 31, 1968 having attained the rank of Sergeant. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device and the Purple Heart.
Roger met Susan Williston on a blind date and they were married on October 31, 1964. The family's favorite story happened on that blind date. While sitting in the car, Roger hit Sue on the knee with an ice scraper. When Sue asked him why he did that he simply replied, "I was trying to break the ice."
He started his working career in Drafting at Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek, went to work at Motor
Shop Electrical in Battle Creek as an Electrician and retired from Post Cereal Co. as a maintenance supervisor in 1999.
Roger was a lion-hearted guy who worked hard to protect and provide for his family. He made those he loved a priority. Roger was dependable, trustworthy and a man of his word. Roger was a member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church and IBEW Local 445. He was an avid sportsman - hunting, fishing, golfing, water skiing, and bowling were his favorites. He enjoyed playing games and always played to win. Roger was very talented at fixing things and doing projects around the house and he was always willing to help family and friends. He will be missed for his quick wit and ability to make people laugh.
Roger is survived by his wife of 55 years Susan Bennett; his daughters, Heather Martin of Augusta, Michigan and Heidi (Tim) Jackson of Battle Creek, Michigan; his grandchildren, Kaitlynn Gibson of Battle Creek, Michigan, Gabe Martin of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Makenna Martin of Augusta, Michigan; his brothers, Raymond (Betty) Bennett of Palatka, Florida and Ronald (Pat) Bennett of Bradenton, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation for Roger will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Kempf Family Funeral Home, Battle Creek, Michigan.
Funeral services will take place on Monday, August 24, 2020 the funeral home with Pastor Chuck Winter officiating. Private interment with military honors will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan.
Due to Covid restrictions face coverings and social distancing must be followed.
Memorials may be made to Michigan Parkinson's Foundation or the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Roger was inducted into the United States Army on October 6, 1966 and was honorably discharged on July 31, 1968 having attained the rank of Sergeant. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device and the Purple Heart.
Roger met Susan Williston on a blind date and they were married on October 31, 1964. The family's favorite story happened on that blind date. While sitting in the car, Roger hit Sue on the knee with an ice scraper. When Sue asked him why he did that he simply replied, "I was trying to break the ice."
He started his working career in Drafting at Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek, went to work at Motor
Shop Electrical in Battle Creek as an Electrician and retired from Post Cereal Co. as a maintenance supervisor in 1999.
Roger was a lion-hearted guy who worked hard to protect and provide for his family. He made those he loved a priority. Roger was dependable, trustworthy and a man of his word. Roger was a member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church and IBEW Local 445. He was an avid sportsman - hunting, fishing, golfing, water skiing, and bowling were his favorites. He enjoyed playing games and always played to win. Roger was very talented at fixing things and doing projects around the house and he was always willing to help family and friends. He will be missed for his quick wit and ability to make people laugh.
Roger is survived by his wife of 55 years Susan Bennett; his daughters, Heather Martin of Augusta, Michigan and Heidi (Tim) Jackson of Battle Creek, Michigan; his grandchildren, Kaitlynn Gibson of Battle Creek, Michigan, Gabe Martin of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Makenna Martin of Augusta, Michigan; his brothers, Raymond (Betty) Bennett of Palatka, Florida and Ronald (Pat) Bennett of Bradenton, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation for Roger will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Kempf Family Funeral Home, Battle Creek, Michigan.
Funeral services will take place on Monday, August 24, 2020 the funeral home with Pastor Chuck Winter officiating. Private interment with military honors will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan.
Due to Covid restrictions face coverings and social distancing must be followed.
Memorials may be made to Michigan Parkinson's Foundation or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Kempf Funeral Home∼SGT US ARMY
VIETNAM
Roger, 76, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence in Battle Creek surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Charles and Edna (Green) Bennett.
Roger was inducted into the United States Army on October 6, 1966 and was honorably discharged on July 31, 1968 having attained the rank of Sergeant. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device and the Purple Heart.
Roger met Susan Williston on a blind date and they were married on October 31, 1964. The family's favorite story happened on that blind date. While sitting in the car, Roger hit Sue on the knee with an ice scraper. When Sue asked him why he did that he simply replied, "I was trying to break the ice."
He started his working career in Drafting at Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek, went to work at Motor
Shop Electrical in Battle Creek as an Electrician and retired from Post Cereal Co. as a maintenance supervisor in 1999.
Roger was a lion-hearted guy who worked hard to protect and provide for his family. He made those he loved a priority. Roger was dependable, trustworthy and a man of his word. Roger was a member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church and IBEW Local 445. He was an avid sportsman - hunting, fishing, golfing, water skiing, and bowling were his favorites. He enjoyed playing games and always played to win. Roger was very talented at fixing things and doing projects around the house and he was always willing to help family and friends. He will be missed for his quick wit and ability to make people laugh.
Roger is survived by his wife of 55 years Susan Bennett; his daughters, Heather Martin of Augusta, Michigan and Heidi (Tim) Jackson of Battle Creek, Michigan; his grandchildren, Kaitlynn Gibson of Battle Creek, Michigan, Gabe Martin of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Makenna Martin of Augusta, Michigan; his brothers, Raymond (Betty) Bennett of Palatka, Florida and Ronald (Pat) Bennett of Bradenton, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation for Roger will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Kempf Family Funeral Home, Battle Creek, Michigan.
Funeral services will take place on Monday, August 24, 2020 the funeral home with Pastor Chuck Winter officiating. Private interment with military honors will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan.
Due to Covid restrictions face coverings and social distancing must be followed.
Memorials may be made to Michigan Parkinson's Foundation or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Kempf Funeral Home∼SGT US ARMY
VIETNAM
Roger was inducted into the United States Army on October 6, 1966 and was honorably discharged on July 31, 1968 having attained the rank of Sergeant. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device and the Purple Heart.
Roger met Susan Williston on a blind date and they were married on October 31, 1964. The family's favorite story happened on that blind date. While sitting in the car, Roger hit Sue on the knee with an ice scraper. When Sue asked him why he did that he simply replied, "I was trying to break the ice."
He started his working career in Drafting at Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek, went to work at Motor
Shop Electrical in Battle Creek as an Electrician and retired from Post Cereal Co. as a maintenance supervisor in 1999.
Roger was a lion-hearted guy who worked hard to protect and provide for his family. He made those he loved a priority. Roger was dependable, trustworthy and a man of his word. Roger was a member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church and IBEW Local 445. He was an avid sportsman - hunting, fishing, golfing, water skiing, and bowling were his favorites. He enjoyed playing games and always played to win. Roger was very talented at fixing things and doing projects around the house and he was always willing to help family and friends. He will be missed for his quick wit and ability to make people laugh.
Roger is survived by his wife of 55 years Susan Bennett; his daughters, Heather Martin of Augusta, Michigan and Heidi (Tim) Jackson of Battle Creek, Michigan; his grandchildren, Kaitlynn Gibson of Battle Creek, Michigan, Gabe Martin of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Makenna Martin of Augusta, Michigan; his brothers, Raymond (Betty) Bennett of Palatka, Florida and Ronald (Pat) Bennett of Bradenton, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation for Roger will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Kempf Family Funeral Home, Battle Creek, Michigan.
Funeral services will take place on Monday, August 24, 2020 the funeral home with Pastor Chuck Winter officiating. Private interment with military honors will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan.
Due to Covid restrictions face coverings and social distancing must be followed.
Memorials may be made to Michigan Parkinson's Foundation or the Wounded Warrior Project.
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