Robert W. Bennett, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Lisbon and Mount Vernon, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, of pancreatic cancer.
Private family burial at the Rock Island National Cemetery.
Bob was born on May 14, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Dean Willard and Zella Jo (Long) Bennett. He grew up in Lisbon, actively participating in music, theater, and school sports especially wrestling and football. Bob graduated from Lisbon High School in 1972, and soon after joined the US Navy as a storekeeper. He traveled the world aboard the USS Barry and continued his love of sports playing softball.
Upon honorable discharge, Bob returned to the area where he worked a short time for James W Bell, before joining his family legacy in painting and wallpapering. He worked for the family business, Model Painting, and many others including Broulik Painting. Bob was a masterful perfectionist with a very strong work ethic.
He was married for a short time to Lolita Stevens, later divorcing. On September 9, 2019, Bob married Kathy Cook. He was a longtime Cubs fan, and member of Painters Local 447, Federated Church and the Solon American Legion. Bob will be lovingly remembered for his kind heart and desire to take care of others before himself.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, Willard Bennett; niece, Kelsey Bennett Knoke, sister-in-law, Denise Hanna-Bennett; brother-in-law, Richard Goodale; and father-in-law, Charles Cook.
Private family burial at the Rock Island National Cemetery.
Bob was born on May 14, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Dean Willard and Zella Jo (Long) Bennett. He grew up in Lisbon, actively participating in music, theater, and school sports especially wrestling and football. Bob graduated from Lisbon High School in 1972, and soon after joined the US Navy as a storekeeper. He traveled the world aboard the USS Barry and continued his love of sports playing softball.
Upon honorable discharge, Bob returned to the area where he worked a short time for James W Bell, before joining his family legacy in painting and wallpapering. He worked for the family business, Model Painting, and many others including Broulik Painting. Bob was a masterful perfectionist with a very strong work ethic.
He was married for a short time to Lolita Stevens, later divorcing. On September 9, 2019, Bob married Kathy Cook. He was a longtime Cubs fan, and member of Painters Local 447, Federated Church and the Solon American Legion. Bob will be lovingly remembered for his kind heart and desire to take care of others before himself.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, Willard Bennett; niece, Kelsey Bennett Knoke, sister-in-law, Denise Hanna-Bennett; brother-in-law, Richard Goodale; and father-in-law, Charles Cook.
Robert W. Bennett, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Lisbon and Mount Vernon, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, of pancreatic cancer.
Private family burial at the Rock Island National Cemetery.
Bob was born on May 14, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Dean Willard and Zella Jo (Long) Bennett. He grew up in Lisbon, actively participating in music, theater, and school sports especially wrestling and football. Bob graduated from Lisbon High School in 1972, and soon after joined the US Navy as a storekeeper. He traveled the world aboard the USS Barry and continued his love of sports playing softball.
Upon honorable discharge, Bob returned to the area where he worked a short time for James W Bell, before joining his family legacy in painting and wallpapering. He worked for the family business, Model Painting, and many others including Broulik Painting. Bob was a masterful perfectionist with a very strong work ethic.
He was married for a short time to Lolita Stevens, later divorcing. On September 9, 2019, Bob married Kathy Cook. He was a longtime Cubs fan, and member of Painters Local 447, Federated Church and the Solon American Legion. Bob will be lovingly remembered for his kind heart and desire to take care of others before himself.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, Willard Bennett; niece, Kelsey Bennett Knoke, sister-in-law, Denise Hanna-Bennett; brother-in-law, Richard Goodale; and father-in-law, Charles Cook.
Private family burial at the Rock Island National Cemetery.
Bob was born on May 14, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Dean Willard and Zella Jo (Long) Bennett. He grew up in Lisbon, actively participating in music, theater, and school sports especially wrestling and football. Bob graduated from Lisbon High School in 1972, and soon after joined the US Navy as a storekeeper. He traveled the world aboard the USS Barry and continued his love of sports playing softball.
Upon honorable discharge, Bob returned to the area where he worked a short time for James W Bell, before joining his family legacy in painting and wallpapering. He worked for the family business, Model Painting, and many others including Broulik Painting. Bob was a masterful perfectionist with a very strong work ethic.
He was married for a short time to Lolita Stevens, later divorcing. On September 9, 2019, Bob married Kathy Cook. He was a longtime Cubs fan, and member of Painters Local 447, Federated Church and the Solon American Legion. Bob will be lovingly remembered for his kind heart and desire to take care of others before himself.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, Willard Bennett; niece, Kelsey Bennett Knoke, sister-in-law, Denise Hanna-Bennett; brother-in-law, Richard Goodale; and father-in-law, Charles Cook.
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