Milton Walker Bennett

Milton Walker Bennett, 33? Milton Walker Bennett, Jr. left this world for his eternal home on Dec. 13, 2010. He was born Oct. 12, 1925 in Erie, Pa. to Milton Walker and Anna Hartley Bennett. He was raised in Adrian, Mi. and moved to Toledo in 1942. Milton proudly served as a member of the United States Army Air Corps from January 1944 until December 1945. On January 17, 1945, the B-24 airplane on which he served as an aerial gunner crashed in Sweden. Although the pilot had bailed out, the plane landed upright as he rode it to the ground. He received his Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Toledo in 1948 and his Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Institute of Technology in 1950. On March 21, 1948 he and Marilyn C. Kratt were married at the First Baptist Church of Toledo. In addition to his loving wife of 62 years, he is survived by his son, David and his wife Gwen of Loveland, OH, daughter, Carol and her husband David Clarke of Toledo, OH, daughter Susan and her husband Michael Dunlap of Purcellville, VA, and son Gary of Perrysburg, OH. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Robert (Kerri) Bennett, Allison Bennett, Stephanie (Kyle) Wesling, Melissa Clarke, Elizabeth (David) Zaenger, Lauren Clarke, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Dunlap, Courtney (Mark) Watson, Amanda Bennett, Daniel Bennett. and 3 great-grandchildren: Megan and JT Bennett and Morgan Watson. Additionally, his brother David P. Bennett and wife Susan of Perrysburg, OH survive him. Milton is known for his service to his Lord and his community. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo for 67 years and served as Past President of the Executive Council in addition to spearheading numerous building programs and boards. He was a past President of the Ohio Baptist Convention, past Treasurer of the ABC/USA and a past Trustee of Judson College, Elgin, IL. He was a past President and is a Trustee for Life of the YMCA of Metro Toledo and was a former District Commissioner and Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America. He received the Silver Beaver Award from the BSA in1972. He also served as a past president of the Northwest Ohio Restaurant Association and a member of the Toledo Rotary Club He served as the Chairman of Bennett Enterprise, Inc. After joining his father in the restaurant business in 1950, he and his brother became primary operators upon the death of their father in 1951. They became successful owners of numerous restaurants and hotels in the greater Toledo area. Milton was also an active member of the Masonic community. Masonic affiliations include: Barton Smith Lodge #613 (60 years), Toledo Commandery #7, K.T. (60 years), Toledo Council #33 (60 years), Ft. Meigs Chapter #29, RAM. He was an Honorary 33? of the Valley of Toledo A.A.S.R., a member of Zenobia Shrine, Toledo Court #21,Royal Order of Jesters, St. Thomas Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Ohio College, S.R.I.C.F. He was a recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Honor and the Rainbow Grand Cross of Color. He was a 50-year member off Palestine Chapter, #51,O.E.S. where he served as Worthy Patron 5 times. Milton leaves a legacy of love and devotion to his Lord, his family and his friends. He will always be remembered for his ideals and his unwavering standards. His lessons in life will live on in the hearts and through the actions of his family. Services will be 10:45 AM Thursday, December 16th at the First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo, 6520 Pilliod Rd. The family will receive friends from 2-9 PM Wednesday, Dec 15th at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue where Order of Eastern Star services will Begin at 6:30 PM followed by Masonic services at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo, the YMCA of Metropolitan Toledo, the Boy Scouts of America or the Ohio Eastern Star Home.

Milton Walker Bennett

October 12, 1925 - December 13, 2010