Robert E. Bennett
Robert E. Bennett, 70, of Macungie, formerly of Trenton, NJ, died April 19 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Leanne M. (Fowler) Bennett. They celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in June 2009. Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Ida (Trout) Bennett. He was a 1st Lieutenant in the Air Force honorably serving his country during the Vietnam Era. He worked for Educational Testing Service, Xerox Corporation and Air Products retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Emmaus Moravian Church where he served on the board of trustees and was financial secretary. He was also chairman of the local Drum Corp. International Committee and served on the board of the Macungie Institute.
Survivors: Wife; Sons, Robert L. Bennett and wife Jodi
of Erie
and Randolph K. Bennett and wife Amy of Oakridge, NJ; Brother, Herbert Bennett and wife Dora of Colorado Springs, CO; Grandchildren, Stephanie, Stephen, Ryan, Kayleigh and Jillian.
Services: Funeral Services Friday, April 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Emmaus Moravian Church, Main St. and Keystone Ave., Emmaus. Viewing 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will follow in the Emmaus Moravian Cemetery. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to
www.schantzfh.com Contributions: May be made to the church, 146 Main St., Emmaus 18049.