Many of our readers knew Glenn Bennett, Jr. who grew up in the area. Others may have known him from his years driving and delivering trucks for Seagrave.
In April of 2016, we posted an article about an accident that Glenn was involved in. He was hospitalized out east and then transferred to a rehab center in Wisconsin where he lived. Glenn passed away this past Sunday, November 4th and will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Glenn Bennett Jr August 25, 1951 – November 4, 2018
Glenn Bennett Jr. of Three Lakes WI passed on November 4, 2018 at home surrounded by family at the age of 67. He was born August 25, 1951 in Evanston, Il. Glenn was a fireman for a total of 37 years between Northfield IL and the Three Lakes Fire Department. He became an employee of FDW Seagrave and delivered fire trucks all over the United States and volunteered his time during 9/11 to help with the recovery efforts and gave his support. He enjoyed his time outdoors working in the yard, going fishing with family, spending time in Florida, and a good laugh. He was proceeded in death by his parents Glenn Bennett Sr. and his mother Elizabeth Bennett. Survived by his wife Anita and daughters Lauren Madl (Paul Madl), Barbara Bennett, Ashley Edwards (Bryan Edwards), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sister’s. Anita would like to thank everyone for their support and prayers during this difficult time.
A visitation will be held at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River WI, on November 10th 2018 from 10am-12 noon.
Thoughts from John Tobin, a longtime friend of Glenn, posted previously on Facebook.
For every picture there is usually a story and this one is no
exception…..got a call from my pedigree buddy Seagrave delivery man onesummer. He said JOHN can you come and help me….I’m in the maintenance pulloff on the Dan Ryan in downtown Chicago and I’m broke down…..I was likeSeagraves never break down and he laughed….the rig had developed an airleak and he knew who to call…..so I jumped in the Suburban picked up theparts that we needed and I was on my way. About 90 minutes later I arrivedand bing we got lucky and I had the right part. Glenn with the big smile andbubbly personality was up and running, headed to New Jersey. Glenn alwayswas the biggest ambassador for SFA and his efforts should never beforgotten. Please take a moment to think of Glenn, or drop him a linewishing him well as he continues to struggle with what life thru athim……..my thought for today.
#1 by harry on November 6, 2018 - 4:51 PM
well it sounds like he was a great guy god bless u glenn
#2 by John Tobin on November 6, 2018 - 4:44 PM
Thanks for remembering Glenn. No person should have to endure what he went thru after his cerebral hemorrhage. I chuckled at the remark made in the news paper article, saying he was in stable condition…..there wasn’t anything stable for Glenn from that moment on. He was fortunate to be surrounded by loving family members and an extended veil of friends in and out of the fire service, but how much could one really do for such a tragic event such as his. The fire service lost a true friend. He wasn’t wealthy or famous by any means, but he was living life to it’s fullest and always giving his job 100%. RIP old friend.