Obituaries

October 28, 1927 to March 7, 2011

WINAMAC - D. Gene Bennett, 83, Winamac, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Monday, March 7, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 28, 1927, in Culver, to the late Carl and Lillian Armfield Bennett. He married Eileen Jarvis on Aug. 28, 1948 in Culver. She died Jan. 24, 1994. Gene then married Betty Davis Vollmer on May 25, 1994 in Lafayette. She survives.

Survivors include:

Kevin G. (Susan) Bennett, Winamac, Son
David L. (Patsy) Bennett, Winamac, Son
Adam (Mandy) Bennett, Winamac,Grandson
Karl Bennett, Lafayette, Grandson
Kate (John) Sullivan, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
Lauren Bennett, Minneapolis, MN, Granddaughter
Diane Bennett, Winamac, Granddaughter
Carson Bennett, Great Grandson
Lily Bennett, Great Granddaughter
Leon Bennett, Culver, Brother
Eileen Bennett Johnson, Kokomo, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Eileen A. Jarvis Bennett, First Wife
Christine Marie Bennett, Granddaughter

Mr. Bennett resided in Winamac since 1960 coming here from Goodland. He owned and operated Winamac Blue Flame Gas Company from 1960 until his retirement in 1985. He was a private pilot most of his life and was involved in the development of Arens Field in Winamac. He was a member of the Pulaski Pilots Association for many years. He had a talent for woodworking that was displayed in the numerous keepsakes and furniture that he made for family and friends. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday (March 10), at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac

Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.