Robert Clarke Bennett

Robert "Bob" Clarke Bennett, age 71, of Edina, MN, passed away on November 30, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarke and Miriam Bennett, Bob lived a full and generous life rooted in curiosity, humor, and deep devotion to the people he loved. Known as "Bobby" to his beloved grandsons, he spent most of his career as an industrial engineer. A proud Iowa State Cyclone and Sigma Chi, he never lost his love for learning, problem-solving, and tinkering with any project he could get his hands on. Bob began his professional journey at 3M, where he worked for 25 years before transitioning into private equity for the remainder of his career. Outside of work, he embraced life with enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure; enjoying golf & tennis at ECC, playing handball, football & baseball, camping & fishing in the BWCA, skiing in Vail, and traveling the world (sometimes even as the pilot). Most of all, Bob adored his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol; brother, Edward (Peg) Bennett; sister, Mary (Pete) Senner; children, Jenni Bennett (Trevor Mulvey) and Stephen (Lauren) Bennett; four cherished grandsons - John, Nolan, Paul, and Caleb; and his much-loved English Springer Spaniel, Teddy.The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Bob's healthcare team and caregivers for their exceptional support. Memorial contributions preferred to the English Rose Scholarship Fund, which provides hardship grants to dedicated English Rose caregivers. A celebration of Bob's life will be held in the spring of 2026.