Dr. Bruce George Bennett, Sr. was born October 21, 1949 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Ellen Francis Lichtenberger and John Joseph Bennett.

He passed away February 22, 2015 in Chandler at the age of 65.

From 1969-1970, Bruce served his country proudly in the United States Army including a tour in Vietnam.

He continued his education throughout his life earning a PhD at the age of 50. He was a Master Mason in his Masonic Lodge in Priest River, Idaho.

Bruce was a successful business owner with his wife where they had 3 travel franchises in California.

A funeral service with Masonic Ceremony and Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Lehman Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow at a later date in the Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery in Middle Village, New York.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.