"Sorry, I am late in sending this note of Sympathy, but I didn\'t know about his death until recently. But I send my Sympathy and Prayers to the family. May God grant you Peace and Comfort at this time of your loss. Thanks, Father Will"
In loving memory of
Henry A. Bennett
November 16, 1934 - March 19, 2021
Henry A. Bennett age 86 of Washington passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at his residence.
Henry was born November 16, 1934 in Madison, Indiana to Genevieve (Sauley) and Edward Bennett. Henry retired from Hoosier Energy. After his retirement Henry devoted tireless amounts of time building the Chapel and Hotel at Mary's Children Farm located in Bloomington Indiana. He also enjoyed his travel to the Holy Land and was a member of the Devine Will prayer group. Henry was an avid member of Daviess County Right to Life and traveled multiple times to Washington DC showing his support for life. As a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Henry was always seated in the front row, early for confession and praying the Rosery before Mass. Praying the Rosery daily was his passion. Other hobbies included fishing, woodworking, watching old westerns, and cheering on his favorite teams, the Kentucky Wildcats and Chicago Cubs.
Henry is survived by three sons Lee Bennett, Scott (Marla) Bennett and Marty (Julie) Bennett, daughter Tracey (Bill, Jr.) McCain and daughter-in-law Mary Bennett all of Washington; sister, Anna Kelly, sister-in-law Louella Bennett, both of Madison, Indiana; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by the "love of his life", Helen F. Bennett whom he married on August 6, 1953, she passed November 9, 2000, his parents, son Dan Bennett, great-granddaughter Josie Heidenreich, one daughter-in-law Susan Bennett, siblings, Charles Bennett, Marylou Smith, Jackie Ralston, Shirley Mundt, and Edna "Sis" Tilley.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 with Father Sudhakar Bhastati as celebrant. Rosary will be read at 10:45 am. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations sent to Daviess County Right to Life, P.O. Box 41, Washington, Indiana 47501. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary.
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"I met Henry when I was a Nurse at Montgomery Medical. He was Probably my favorite patient. I took care of him, and we had many conversations over that time. I loved seeing his sweet pet Francis. She was such a companion. He talked about missing his wife and longing to be with her again. He always brought the girls candy and he always brought me my own bag of butterfinger candy bars and asked if I was going to be the one drawing his blood that day. I?d help him out the door and I?d visit Francis before he left. I will dearly miss him. He was much loved by all of us, but I will especially miss him. I know he is with the Lord and his wife Francis. Melissa Schnarr"
"Dear Bennett Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Henry. I worked with Henry at Hoosier Energy and have fond memories of him. He always looked out for his fellow employees and was understanding to work with. I was truly impressed to read about all the wonderful things Henry did after retirement. My he Rest In Peace. Rodney and Brenda Kaiser"
"Dear Bennett Family, So Sorry to hear the news of the passing of Henry. I know how much he loved his family. Henry drove to Bloomington every day during the construction of the Sacred Heart Chapel and the Guest House at the \"Farm\". It truly was a labor of love for him to show how much he loved Our Lady. I am sure She greeted him by saying,\" Well done my good and faithful servant!\" Much love to all, Jim and Ruth Ann Wade"