Robert Bennett

Robert Bennett

January 06, 1938 - March 25, 2022

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Verona – Robert F. “Bob” Bennett, age 84, of Verona passed away peacefully at the home of his son Michael in Merrimac, WI, on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bob was born on January 6, 1938, at the family home on Dry Bones Road between New Diggins and Leadmine, Wisconsin.

He was the oldest of 10 children. He graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1956. After graduation Bob enlisted in the Marine Corp, after his Honorable Discharge, Bob then enlisted in the Army and joined the one hundred first airborne paratroopers in which he successfully completed 28 jumps.

Once Bob was honorably discharged from the Army he settled in Verona, WI where he met the love of his life, Ann Rothwell Bennett and together they raised 3 children. Bob retired from the Dane County Hospital and Home Powerhouse after 32 years of service in the maintenance department.

Bob enjoyed greyhound dog racing, him and his brother-in-laws began breeding and racing “Fever River Greyhouds”, another enjoyment of Bob’s was his vegetable garden, every summer he would plant over 100 tomato plants.

Bob is survived by his son Michael (Cindy) Bennett of Merrimac, WI; grandchildren, Char (Stephen) Warrell and Larry Bennett of Merrimac, WI, Bryan Bennett of Janesville, WI, Shane Chapman of Sun Prairie, WI, Dustin (Whitney) Chapman of New Glarus, WI, Chase (Abigail) Chapman of Sun Prairie, WI; 9 great-grandchildren; 8 siblings Merle (Connie) Bennett of Cherry Valley, IL, Nancy (Dave) Temperly of the Villages in Florida, Marvin (Sue) Bennett of Hazel Green, WI, Kenneth (Connie) Bennett of Dubuque, WI, Gloria Lucky of Bellevue, IA, Linda Havertape if Waterloo, IA, Patsy (Ben) Willson of Tacoma, WA, and Becky (Randy) Droessler of Louisburg, WI.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife Ann; sons Paul Nichols and Brian Bennett; daughter Mary Jo Chapman and son-in-law William Chapman, his parents Norman (Buck) Bennett and Opal Fowler Bennett, and his brother Richard Bennett.

Bob’s greatest joy was “making memories” with the family. Thank you for the memories, Bob.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at Ryan Funeral Home, 220 Enterprise Drive, Verona. A visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be held at Verona Cemetery.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Verona Chapel

220 Enterprise Drive

608-845-6625

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Phyliss Lange
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I wanted to send my sympathy to you and your family during this time of loss, may Bob rest in peace. I'm deeply saddened by his passing. Bob and his siblings are my cousins but we were so close growing up together, I've always thought of them more like my brothers and sisters. We had a lot of good times, I will miss him. I planned on being at the funeral to pay my respects, but sadly I will not be able to make it the trip to Wis. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,
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Therese (ter)
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Michael, Dan and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
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Tricia Miller
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Mike, sending our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Mom (Phyliss) is very sadden by his passing and sends her love to you and the family. It was so great seeing you both last September at Sue's house, Mom so enjoyed that day and is glad she got the chance to sit and visit with Bob one last time. We will hold you and the family in our prayers during this time of great loss. May your memories fill your heart and mind as you move forward in grief.
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Linda and Jeff Himsel
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Mike, we are so sorry hear that your father has passed away. Our condolences to you and your family. We are praying for you as you grieve the loss of your father. May all the great memories live forever in your heart.
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Dan Freitag
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Mike my condolences to you and family on the loss of your father. Dan Freitag

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