Dennis A. Bennett, 72

Apr. 28, 1949 — July 25, 2021

Dennis Alan Bennett, 72, of Grabill, passed away in Caseville, Mich., on Sunday, July 25.

He was born in Wolf Lake, on April 28, 1949 to Marvin J and Marjorie E (Maggart) Bennett. He graduated from Columbia City high School and was the FFA President in 1967 and a 4-H 10 year member. He also graduated from North Carolina State, Repperts Auctioneer School, and served as the military police in the Army Reserves.

He worked for Allen County Soil Conservation Service, Moormans Manufacturing Co for 25 years, Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co, and was the owner of Infinity Casket, Vault, and Monument Co. He was active in the Harlan and Grabill communities, founding and organizing The Spring Fling Charity Event for the last 10 years. He loved fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Malinda (Cearbaugh) Bennett; daughters, Heather (Michael) Broda of Indianapolis, Stephanie (Daniel) Bass of Fort Wayne, Malissa (Thomas Saunders) Bennett of Huntertown; grandchildren, Avery Broda, Landon Broda, Alivia Currington, Madaline Currington, Emma Saunders, Colin Bass, and Josephine Bass; brother and best friend, Claude Bennett of Columbia City; sisters, Claudia (Rich Lange) Goodman of Madison, FL, Kathi (Keith) Roman of Columbia City, and Lisa (Ron) Campbell of Richmond, Va.

Funeral service is 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at Harlan United Methodist, 16434 IN-37, Harlan, with visitation two hours prior. Private family burial at Oakgrove Compton Cemetery, in Whitley County.

Arrangements by Midwest Funeral Home and Cremation Society.