Ronald Bennett
June 17, 2014
Ronald D. Bennett of Des Moines joined his loved ones on June 17, 2014. He peacefully passed away at his home with his family by his side
Ron was born October 3, 1935 in Appanoose County, Iowa to John Harley and Vera (Fetters) Bennett. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Ron was a buyer for Delavan for 30 years. After leaving Delavan, he became a buyer for Ryko and retired in 1995 after 20 years of service to take care of his wife Shirley.
Ron is survived by his best friend and loving partner, Sharon Carpenter; daughters, Paula (Rande) Henkle, Shelly (Curtis) Seymour, Cheryl (DJ) Jaramillo, Toni (Jeff) Barber and Jeri (Mark) Wiedemer; extended family, Curt (Julie) Carpenter and Craig Carpenter; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 23 years, Shirley Robirds; parents; mother-in-law, Ruth Laurenz; brothers, Harold and Doyle Bennett; and many other loving relatives.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street with family present from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Wesley Life or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Nancy Bruckman
06/24/2014
I am sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I was unable to attend as our family was in Ohio for a memorial service and burial of my husband's ashes. Ron and Dick (my husband) did handyman jobs together for a few years and had some fun memories. My sincere sympathy, Sharon.
Dennis & Lou Ann Wheeler
06/20/2014
We were very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He will be missed. We just found out about Ron's passing today. We worked with Ron at Ryko, and were friends with Ron after his retirement. Prairie Meadows won't be the same without him. He was a great guy, and wonderful friend.
janice fetters
06/20/2014
to the family and friends of Ronnie
(my cousin) - my deepest sympathy.
Terri Caquelin
06/18/2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I am his neighbor that lives right behind him and Sharon. I will miss him sitting outside and giving me advice on how to take care of my flowers. I planted some flowers this spring and didn't water them as often as I should of. One day I went out and there was Ron watching me look at my mess of a flower garden and I told him the darn rabbits ate my flowers....just like Ron he said if you want your flowers to live you need to water them...we both laughed. My deepest sympathy goes out to Sharon and his children and the entire family...God speed Ron.