Jerry D Bennett, age 85, of Lake Odessa, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Jerry was born March 12, 1937 to Maxell and Carlotta Bennett. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for Bradford White in Middleville and then worked for 20 years at Lakewood Schools as head of Maintenance retiring in 1999. With his wife Betty he spent winters in Texas and enjoyed classic cars.
He will be missed by; his wife Betty, children; Julie Zink, John Bennett and Barb Bennett, 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, siblings Val (Rosie) Bennett, Joanne (Tom) Schrenk, Nancy McBrian, Max (Sandy) Bennett, brother in law Lee Ritter, along with many nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by; his parents, first wife Wilma Bennett, sisters Linda Ritter and Nina Liknes, and grandson Tarin Butler.
Visitation is planned for Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Lakewood United Methodist Church from 10am until time of services at 11am. Burial will take place in Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland Township.
Memorials can be given to Manna's Market or UMCOR in Jerry's name.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.koopsfc.com for the Bennett family.
