Gary Robert Bennett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gary Robert Bennett, age 59, of Waterville, OH left this world for his eternal home on Monday June 5, 2017. Gary was born on April 19, 1958 in Toledo, OH, to Milton and Marilyn (Kratt) Bennett. He was raised in Toledo and remained an established resident of the area. He attended Sylvania schools and was active in Troop 153 of the Boy Scouts of America attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from Sylvania Southview High School in 1977 where he was a member of the school band. Gary earned his degree of Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Toledo. He spent several years working with his father in the family business, Bennett Enterprises prior to pursuing his life long career as a Respiratory Therapist. Gary was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo where he proudly served as part of the Praise Team to encompass his love of singing. He also helped to spread joy through his work with the church visiting homebound church members. He will be remembered as a caring son, father, grandfather and brother with a quirky sense of humor and a heart of gold, always available to help a friend. He was member of Barton Smith Lodge #613 F.&A.M and of Palestine Chapter No. 51, Order of the Eastern Star. He is survived by his children Courtney Bennett of Toledo, OH, Amanda (Justin) Schafer of Huber Heights, OH, and Daniel Bennett of Holland, MI. He is also survived by three grandchildren Morgan Watson, Isaiah Schafer and Sophia Bennett, mother Marilyn Bennett, brother David (Gwen) Bennett, sisters Carol (David) Clarke and Susan (Michael) Dunlap, three nephews and five nieces. His father Milton W. Bennett Jr. preceded Gary in death in 2010. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo, 6520 Pilliod Road, Holland, OH where the funeral service will also be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at the Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, 4210 West Central Avenue, Toledo, OH following the service. The Ansberg-West Funeral Home has made all funeral arrangements. The family requests that in lieu of flowers tributes may be made to the First Baptist Church of Great Toledo designated to the Gary Bennett Fund. We thank you for the many kind expressions of love and support we have received and the memories of Gary you have shared with us.

Gary Robert Bennett

April 19, 1958 - June 5, 2017