William O. "Bill" Bennett

William O. "Bill" Bennett, age 79, of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025.
He was born August 20, 1946 in Raymond, Ohio to the late Charles R. and Emma R. (Shirk) Bennett.
Bill graduated from Marysville High School in 1964 and was a U.S. Navy Sea-Bees Veteran serving during Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was employed at Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative for 26 years before his retirement.
On June 11, 1971 he married the love of his life, Carolyn (Wagner) Bennett and they shared 54 wonderful years together. Bill was a member of Masonic Lodge #463 in Larue and Past Commander of VFW Lodge #3313. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting in his younger years, going camping everywhere from Ohio to Michigan and the East Coast. For years Bill and Carolyn spent the winters in Florida around Port Charlotte. He loved spending time with his family, taking care of his yard and especially enjoying a good candy bar.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Carolyn Bennett of Marion, his children, Randy Bennett and Michelle (Vance) Hale both of Marion, his four grandchildren, Tory (Chase Simpson) Bennett, Emmaly Bennett, Corey Bennett and Ashley Mogle and great grandchild, Violet Bennett. Also survived by his siblings, Martha DeVore of West Jefferson, OH, Edna Hinderer of Plain City, OH, James "Pete" (Becky) Bennett of Marysville, OH, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Charles (Ruth) Bennett and Mary Skaggs, brother in laws, Tom DeVore and Don Hinderer and his nephew, Michael Skaggs.
Visitation for Bill will be held Friday, December 26, 2025 from 4 – 7 PM at Snyder Funeral Home, Denzer Chapel (360 E. Center St. Marion, Ohio). Funeral services will be Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the funeral home beginning at 11 AM with Pastor Josh Freshour officiating. The Marion County Veterans Council will hold Military Honors. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tranquility Hospice or Tunnels to Towers in care of the funeral home.
Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to be helping the family during this difficult time. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.