Obituary of Wayne F. Bennett

BENNETT, Wayne F. age 89 of Horseheads, NY. He was born May 18, 1931 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Raymond A. and Hilda M. (Mosher) Bennett and passed away peacefully on Saturday January 2, 2021 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Bobbie Jean in 2019 and son James in 2004. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Donald B. Bennett and Kathleen Hillgren of Indianapolis, IN; granddaughters Katherine (Andrew) Issacson of Gypsum, CO and Jennifer Bennett of Salt Lake City, UT. Wayne and Bobbie Jean enjoyed dancing. They were members of the Soaring Polka Assoc. and taught dancing. Wayne retired from Westinghouse/IST; was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during Korea and was a member of the Big Flats American Legion, the I.A.V. and the F.O.E. 941. Private services will take place at the convenience of the family.