John Edward Bennett Obituary
John Edward Bennett of Elk River, Minnesota passed away on August 23, 2026. John, born on September 1, 1936, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Edward Bennett to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Corey Bennett and Rosella Bennett; his wife Jane M Bennett; his children, Scott O'Keefe, Russell O'Keefe and Lynn O'Keefe; and his siblings, Patrica Eckerman and James Bennett.
He is survived by: his sister Barb Zacher; his sister-in-law Sally Bennett; and his children, Kat Pershina, Mary Jo Woolf, Linda Presler, John Bennett (Linda), David Bennett (Suzanne), Jill Dean (Bill), Jennifer Bennett Johnson and Craig O'Keefe Bennett. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces & nephews.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, the following three organizations were often the recipients of his $$ donations: Faith in Action - Becker, MN; CAER - Elk River's Food Shelf & Support Center; Elevier Women's Center Elk River - pro life reproductive services.
