Randy D. Bennett, 62, of Francesville, went home to be with his family in Heaven on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
He passed away following an eight month battle with cancer. Randy was born on June 9, 1960 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Richard and Shirley [Simpkins] Bennett.
He moved to Indiana as a child and attended Hebron Elementary School. Randy graduated from Kankakee Valley High School.
On February 14, 1995, he married Linda S. [Clark] Owens in Winamac, IN. She survives.
Over the years, Randy had been employed at Owens Corning Fiberglass in Valparaiso, IN, Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, IN, Wabash National in Lafayette, IN, and Vulcan Stone Quarry in Francesville. He retired from Lehigh Hanson Materials in Francesville. Randy was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local #150 in Countryside, IL.
He served on the Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
Randy enjoyed woodworking and fishing as well as painting and drawing. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame Football and Purdue Basketball. Most of all, Randy loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by:
Linda S. [Clark] Bennett, Francesville, IN Wife
Timothy (Jodie) Bennett, Wheatfield, IN Son
Sean (Jennifer) Owens, Francesville, IN Son
Brice Schultz, Grandson
Cameron (Brittany) Owens, Grandson
Emily Bennett, Granddaughter
Wendy Bennett, Granddaughter
Isabelle Harris, Granddaughter
Randall Pierce, Brother-in-law
Barbara [Clark] Kapraun, Sister-in-law
Pat (Jeff) [Clark] Barngrover, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews as well as Great Nieces and Nephews
Naomi [Bennett] Mann, Aunt
Numerous Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Richard and Shirley [Simpkins] Bennett, Parents
Chastity Nicole “Chas” Bennett, Daughter
Christopher Owens, Son
Marie Annette [Bennett] Pierce, Sister
Dawn Marie Bennett, Infant Sister
Clarence Kapraun, Brother-in-law
Joseph T. Clark, Brother-in-law
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN.
Entombment will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN.
In lieu of flowers, food, and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to Indiana Burn Camp or Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.
