Roy Nelson Bennett Jr.

He was born on March 21, 1925 in Canastota, New York to Roy Nelson and Miriam (Cowan) Bennett.

Roy married Marjorie Sandel on September 12, 1953 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Lancaster, New York. She preceded him in death on December 31, 1996.

Roy served in the United States Army during WW II serving in Italy, and was awarded the Purple Heart on two occasions.

He retired from Aro Corporation in Cheektowaga, New York. During his time at Aro Corporation he was in charge of building military test stands for the Air Force and NASA.

His hobbies include World War II aircraft, and he was a member of the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo, New York. Roy volunteered for many years at the museum’s annual air show to share his impressive knowledge of aircrafts. Throughout his life he was an avid fisherman, and he truly enjoyed fishing for walleye on Oneida Lake in New York.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra & Chris Streit of Lime Lake, Angola, Indiana, two grandchildren, Jeremy (Tarra) Streit of Noblesville, Indiana, Andrea Streit of Angola, Indiana, three great-grandchildren, Payge, Robbie, and Kobe, and a sister, Carol Bennett of Canastota, New York.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Streit (Monica Burris), and a brother, Earl Bennett.

Memorial donations may be directed in care of the Wounded Warrior Project.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. There will one hour of calling prior to the Memorial Service at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana, from 12 pm until 1 pm.

Additional services and burial will be held later in Lancaster, New York.

Burial will be held at The Assumption Cemetery (St. Mary’s), Lancaster, New York.