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Charles 'Chuck' Bennett
CHARLES GEORGE "CHUCK" BENNETT
Marion
Charles George "Chuck" Bennett, 78, of Marion, died suddenly Friday, March 25, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital. At Chuck's request, there will be no services. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, is assisting the family.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie (Palmer) Bennett; his son, Thomas; his daughter, Susan; and his granddaughter, Rachel Bennett, all of Marion; nephews, Scott (Jeri) and David (Janet) of Cedar Rapids and Matthew Bennett of Colorado; and nieces, Traci (Jeff) Schultz of Connecticut and Jessica Bennett of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved brothers, Richard and Larry Bennett; and his sister-in-law, Lois Bennett.
Chuck was born Jan. 13, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, to Charles V. and Florence (Freeman) Bennett. He graduated from Franklin High School and joined the Marines not long after graduation. He married Constance Sue Palmer on Nov. 18, 1961. After nine years in the Marine Corps, Charles graduated from San Francisco State and the family moved to Sioux Rapids where Chuck taught and coached. In 1969, the couple moved to Cedar Rapids, where Connie taught at Marion and Chuck taught and coached at Roosevelt Junior High. He was famed for having his students build an enormous whale outside the principal's office. After teaching, he worked in insurance and pension plan retirement. Chuck loved animals and showed that love by volunteering for the IERAL horse rescue and fostering dogs for Last Hope Animal Rescue.
Chuck loved his family, horses, reading, arguing politics and spending time with friends. Despite being ill the last years of his life, he never lost his love of learning and his sense of humor. Chuck was a grand, generous, kind and passionate man who loved a good story, kitchen gadgets, horses and his family.
The family wishes to thank the personnel of St Luke's for their kindness and excellent care they provided to Chuck. Also thanks to the many medical professionals who helped him over the years.
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