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Stephen Bennett Obituary
1949 - 2018
Stephen P. Bennett, age 69, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his home in Westerville, Ohio. Steve was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 27, 1949 to the late Jim and Naomi (Lynch) Bennett. Graduate of Thomas Worthington High School, Class of 1967 and The Ohio State University, School of Natural Resources in 1971. Veteran U.S. Army, 523rd Military Police Company at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland as an MP. Steve began his career with Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources in 1974. He left Ohio for two years to serve as a Superintendent with the West Virginia Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, and returned to Ohio in 1977 to become an assistant park manager at East Harbor St. Park. After a 1981 stop as the camp manager of the Green Springs 3-C camp, Steve became the park manager at Hocking Hills State Park in 1982 and was there until May 2002. He finished up his career with the Division of Parks and Recreation as the Park Manager at Lake Hope State Park, retiring in December 2002. Steve was a member of Genoa Baptist Church where he faithfully served as an usher. Preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Roger Stephens. He married Karen (Schrolucke) on October 11, 1975, and she survives; daughter, Lisa (Dave) Wilcut of Las Vegas, NV; son, Jim (Katie McKinley) Bennett, Bay Village, OH; grandsons, Elijah and Benjamin Wilcut, Graham and Daniel Bennett; sisters, Judy Chester of North Canton, OH and Margie Stephens of Loudon, TN; sister-in-law, Janet (Pat) Hagerty of Bradenton, FL; seven nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday, March 4, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH. Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Pastor Joe Stoll, officiating. Interment Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions, if desired, may be made in Steve's memory to Genoa Baptist Church Building Fund, 7562 Lewis Center Rd., Westerville, OH 43082. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com
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August 18, 2019
Karen, I was just thinking about Steve and went to the internet and discovered Steves passing. Always thought highly of Steve, not only as a manager, but as a person. I was flooded with a lot of good memories, not only in Parks, but the Planning section as well. Take care of yourself and we send many Blessings your way.
Phil and Deb Vichosky
Tom Ryan
March 25, 2019
Just heard of Steve's passing. We were roommates at Ohio State.
I have a lot of good memories that I will keep forever.
Steve was a good, kind and generous man.
March 7, 2019
Very sorry for the loss you are going through.
May you find comfort in God's love and a measure
of peace in Psalm 119:76.
Mike & Deb Cook
March 4, 2019
Karen- Very sorry to just hear about Steve. He was a great guy who found a great girl way back when in our old DNR Planning office. Prayers to you and your family.
Carol McGonagle
March 4, 2019
Karen, thinking of you and your family, all the happy times we shared. My prayers are with all of you.
March 3, 2019
We were blessed to get to know you and Steve after moving to this community four years ago. We so appreciated your friendliness and kindness. We are comforted, as we know you are Karen, that we know where Steve is and that he has seen our Lord and Savior. What a wonderful thought! Sending prayers of comfort and peace to you and your family.
Carl and Darlene James
Debbie & Dave Coventry
March 3, 2019
Sending sympathy, caring thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time to Karen and her entire family.
February 28, 2019
Jim,
So sorry for your loss. Really enjoyed working with him. I worked at Lake Logan when he was at Old Man's Cave.
LaDonna Kraft
Lindsay
February 28, 2019
I'm very sorry for the loss of your dear one. May the power of prayer send you comfort. 1 Peter 5:6,7
Christine (Bell) Nixon
February 27, 2019
My sincere condolences to you, Karen, Lisa, Jim and family. So saddened to hear of Steve's passing. My prayers to you all.
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