Charles Bennett
November 11, 1925 - August 29, 2021
Obituary
Charles Leonard “Lenny” Bennett, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 29, 2021. Leonard was a long-time member of the Leadmine, Wisconsin community with his wife Kathleen “Kit”, who preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Everyone is welcome to stay afterward for a luncheon at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Leadmine Primitive Methodist Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.
Leonard was born on November 11, 1925 in Leadmine, Wisconsin, son of Charles “Chub” and Kitty (Downs) Bennett. He was united in marriage to Kathryn “Kit” Bowman in 1965 at Faith Lutheran Church, Cuba City. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2016. He served in the United States Navy during WW II. Leonard was retired from the Dubuque John Deere Tractor Works. He enjoyed a long life of 95-plus years as a lover of the outdoors, hunting, fishing, bowling, horseshoe pitching, and activities with his family and friends.
Lenny is survived by his brother, Robert “Bob” Bennett; sister-in-law, Sandra Bennett and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers, Lee and Alvin “Buck” Bennett, and sisters-in-law, Margaret, Marilyn and Darlene.