Bennett, Gregg A., Sr. age 75 of Edina, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on July 17th with his loving wife of 54 years by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth. Gregg graduated Edina High School in 1965 and the University of Minnesota in 1969. His love of family and Christian faith was his heart and soul.
In addition to family, friends and faith, his business of 57 years, Bennett Material Handling, was in many ways his life. Gregg was respected and liked by employees, vendors and customers. He was always straight forward, honest and treated everyone with dignity. Gregg is survived by his beautiful wife and high school sweetheart Cindy; children, Jennie Bennett, Gregg Jr. “Bo” (Ann) and Caroline “Cookie” (Dave) Rey; grandchildren, Olivia, Sophia, Teddy, Katie and Brooke; brothers, Brian (Earlene), Kevin and Jeff; many cousins and his lifelong friends Jeff Anderson, Grant Hall, Bruce Nauth, John King (preceded in death by), Bill Kittelson and of course Bill W. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 3rd at Lakewood Memorial Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Visitation at 12 noon and reception after the service.
Published by Legacy on Jul. 23, 2022.
