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John William Bennett

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May 28, 1938 – May 31, 2023

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John will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park, Racine WI.

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In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Salvation Army, Arkansas Children’s Northwest Hospital or a charity of your choice.

John W. Bennett, 85, passed away, surrounded by his wife and daughters, on May 31, 2023 in Bella Vista, AR.

Originally from Wisconsin, he married his childhood sweetheart, Maida, and recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Having learned the trade of sail making while living in New Orleans, he opened his own sail loft, Custom Sails, in Racine, WI and operated his family focused business for 32 years. He was an active member of the Racine Yacht Club since childhood and helped create the now famous Hook Race. After retiring from sail making, he moved to Bella Vista where he was active in the Sugar Creek Model Railroad Club and co-chairman of the NW Arkansas Model Train show for 19 years.

He is survived by his wife, Maida; his daughters, Tanya Galardi and Alexandra Bennett; and his granddaughter, Katelin Galardi.

He will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park, Racine WI.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Salvation Army, Arkansas Children’s Northwest Hospital or a charity of your choice.

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  1. Gerald Mcclellan says

    June 6, 2023 at 9:16 am

    Very sorry for your loss. Great to have know John, and participated in many train events with him.

  2. Dennis and Martha Rayon says

    June 6, 2023 at 10:36 am

    He is one awesome gentleman that always had a smile.
    Our railroad club benefitted so much from John and Maida’s presence.
    John will be greatly missed

  3. Dennis and Martha Rayon OGRS members says

    June 6, 2023 at 10:37 am

    He is one awesome gentleman that always had a smile.
    Our railroad club benefitted so much from John and Maida’s presence.
    John will be greatly missed

  4. Dennis Rayon says

    June 6, 2023 at 10:43 am

    Donated 50.00 to Convoy of Hope in John’s Name

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