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Dr. Carl Robert Bennett

Burlington, Iowa

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Dr. Carl Robert Bennett, "Bob," passed away peacefully on Jan. 21 in his hometown of Burlington.

Bob was an educator for over 45 years as a teacher, principal, superintendent of schools, and college president, where he pushed himself and others to be better; his optimism, smile, and...

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Bob Bennett changed my life. He was my English teacher at Keokuk Jr. High. It was his first year teaching. I had spent my upper elementary years struggling academically. With support from my parents and Bob along with my other jr. high teachers I was moved from the non-college prep track to college prep just 4 weeks after starting there. Fortunately I still had Bob for English, my hardest subject. He built my self confidence. (We shared a birthday which made him even more special to...