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Obituary of Robert W. Bennett, 73

Name of Deceased Robert W. Bennett
Age 73
Date of Death 08/30/2009
Date of Birth 07/20/1936
Funeral Home Kader-Neff Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

Robert W. Bennett, 73 of Pleasant Gap, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at the Mt. Nittany Medical Center in State College. He was born on July 20, 1936 in Runville, Pa. the son of the late Frank W. & Grace M. Kline Bennett.

Robert married Mary F. Keefer on Sept. 10, 1977 who survives at home. Also surviving is one daughter; Robin K. Bennett of Pleasant Gap and her fiance' Jeffrey R. Horner. Also surviving are 3 sisters; Mary Crater of Bellefonte, Emma Westfall of Milesburg, and Phyllis High (Pete) of Boalsburg. Several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his leader dog; Clovis. He was preceded in death by a brother; Frank Bennett.

He was employed by Centre Film Lab for 34 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Runville U.M.C. He was very proud to be a member of the Milesburg Lions Club, Co-chairman for the Leader Dog School District 14G, and a member of the Centre Lions Foresight Group. He was a member of the Milesburg American Legion, Bellefonte Eagles, and he was an associate member of the Undine Fire Co.

He enjoyed playing cards with his sisters, Penn State Football, Pirates Baseball, Steelers Football and spending time at camp with the guys.

He was a 1959 graduate of the Western Pa. School for the Blind.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the Kader-Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main Street, Howard, Pa. Funeral services will be at the funeral home Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Doug Mellott. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Centre Lions Foresight Committee, in care of Linda Poorman, 118 Lane Ave., Centre Hall, Pa. 16828.