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Andrew Bennett Obituary

Andrew R. Bennett, 80, died April 15, 2013 in Black Forest, Colorado. He retired from Mountain Bell Telephone Company, of 42 years. He served in the Army. Mr. Bennett was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 28, 1933 to Andrew and Sarah Bennett who are deceased. He married Noma Polk on February 12, 1971. They have 11 children. He is survived by his wife, Noma, and seven sons: Patrick, Michael, Thomas, Dan (Lori), Robert (Patty) and Scott (Denise); three daughters, Terri (Michael) Olson, Cathy Bennett and Andrea (Aaron) Larson; a daughter-in-law, Uschi Bennett of Germany as well as one sister, Martha (George) Clark; two sisters-in-law, Betty Polk and Mildred (Lloyd) Sisk; one brother-in-law, Bill (Nancy) Polk. Andrew also has fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Andrew is preceded in death by his son, Steven Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a Number One fan of the Nebraska Corn Huskers. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. A Visitation will be held Monday, April 22, 2013 from 5-7pm with a Rosary at 6pm at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at The Lady of Pines Catholic Church in Black Forest at 11:00 am with the burial to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Please visit the website below to leave your condolences.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 21, 2013.

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July 3, 2013

Noma, We did not know about Andy until we were at the reunion this past weekend. Paula, Lawrence Dallas daughter was there and told us. she also had the news about your son Steven. We are sorry for all of this.
D'Elva

April 22, 2013

We are here for you Terri. Please let me know if there is anything I can do? Love you, Kathy and Matice

N.Donald Gress

April 22, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Andy many years ago.
RIP Andy.

April 22, 2013

Our prayers go out to the Bennett family. Mr. Bennett (Bob) always had a special place in our hearts.
The Gosage Girls

April 21, 2013

Thinking of you Teri and wishing we were a little closer for you. Our love.

bill and Kay

Barbara Miller

April 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bennett family. I have so many wonderful memories of working with Andy (my father worked with him as well). Andy tought me so much that I used thoughout my carreer. He had a very special soul that is with me today. May you celebrate his life with the great memories and special man that he was.

Barbara Miller

April 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bennett family. I have so many wonderful memories of working with Andy (my father worked with him as well). Andy tought me so much that I used thoughout my carreer. He had a very special soul that is with me today. May you celebrate his life with the great memories and special man that he was.

Joseph&Louise Barilli

April 19, 2013

Our prayers go out to Andy and his family. So sorry to hear about your loss.

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