RONALD L. BENNETT, of Martinsville, Illinois departed life from the I.U. West Hospital in Avon, Indiana on Monday, September 29, 2014.

Ron was born in Indianapolis, IN to Elmer L. and Lucile (Motsinger) Bennett. He graduated from Garfield High School and joined the Marine Corps where he rose to the rank of sergeant. Upon discharge he went to work for A & P Tea Company in Champaign and Urbana, IL. In 1965 he joined the University of Illinois Police Department at Urbana, IL from which he retired in 1991.

Ron was a graduate of Parkland College and Eastern Illinois University. He attended the University of Virginia and was a graduate of the 138th session of the FBI NAA.

He is survived by Jane, his wife of 56 years; daughter, Cindy Bennett; sister & brother-in-law, Connie & Dave Lawrence; brothers-in-law, Bill Enstrom and Ricky Taylor; esteemed friend, Richard Henry; and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Susan; parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gail & Thomas Ketchem; sisters-in-law, Janice Enstrom and Judith Taylor; nephew, Jan Enstrom.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and his beloved dog, Maggie.

There was no funeral services. A celebration of life was held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 South Meridian Street; Jasonville, Indiana.

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