Obit: Bennett, Bradley (1923-1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Bennett, Boetcher, Schaefer

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (24 October 1983)

Bennett, Bradley (1 November 1923 - 21 October 1983)

NEILLSVILLE - Services were Sunday evening at Port Edwards United Methodist Church, Wisconsin Rapids, for Bradley Bennett, 59, of 5932 Highway 54 W., Town of Cranmoor, Wisconsin Rapids, who died Friday evening at his home following a short illness.

The Rev. Kenneth Boetcher officiated and burial was made in Forest Hill Cemetery, Monday.

Mr. Bennett was born November 1, 1923 in Neillsville to Mr. and Mrs. Ermon (Edna)Bennett. He and Elva Schaefer were married February 20, 1954 in Neillsville.

He was manager of the Bennett Cranberry Co. from 1949-1961 and was active in cranberry organizations. A World War II Army Air Force veteran. He served as a school board member for the Town of Cranmoor and was active at Port Edwards United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife; his mother in Nekoosa; two daughters, Kay of Seattle and Jean of St. Louis; a son, Ruddell of Oshkosh; a brother, Irving of the Town of Cranmoor and two sisters, Joyce of Excelsior, Minnesota and Celia of Grangeville, Idaho. He was predeceased by his father.