MYRON W. BENNETT
A Mass of Christian Burial for Myron W. Bennett was held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orleans, Nebraska with Father Maurice Current officiating. Interment followed at the Oxford Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Oxford American Legion Post #219 in conjunction with the United States Navy Funeral Honors Team.
A visitation was held one hour prior to the service and the Rosary was prayed at 10:30 a.m. prior to the service.
The funeral service was live-streamed via the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Homes Facebook page. HYPERLINK “https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Bauer-Funeral-Homes-111601113801622” https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Bauer-Funeral-Homes-111601113801622
Myron Wilson “Willie” Bennett, 84 years of age, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Oxford, Nebraska, passed away on May 19, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society – St. John’s in Kearney. Myron was born on June 25, 1937, in Danbury, Nebraska, the second of three children, born to Myron Oscar and Flora (McDonald) Bennett. He received his education and graduated from Danbury Public School in 1954. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He continued to stay active in the Naval Reserves and National Guard throughout his life.
He pursued higher education and received a teacher’s certificate from McCook Junior College. Following his education, Myron worked in Palisade, Nebraska as a teacher.
On May 28, 1960, Myron was united in marriage to Margaret Kircher in McCook, and to this union, four children were born: Linda, Darla, Joni, and Rob. The couple made their home in Kearney, where Myron continued to teach. He went back to school and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Kearney State College and graduated in 1963. In 1963, the family moved to Oxford where Myron taught Science at Oxford Public Schools for the next 30 years.
In 1992, Myron was united in marriage to Dolores (Cox) Monk.
Myron enjoyed being a ham radio operator. He was a talented craftsman and used his skills to build the family home. Myron was a licensed electrician and helped many families in the Oxford area.
He was a member of the Oxford American Legion and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Oxford.
Myron was preceded in death by his wives: Margaret Bennett and Dolores Bennett; his parents; step-mother, Florence Bennett; son-in-law, Kent Robertson; grandson, Jason Wolcott; and one sister, Rose Mary Bennett.
The family would like to extend a special “Thank you” to the teams at St. John’s Nursing Home and St. Croix Hospice, for their amazing care and dedication.
Myron is survived by his children: Linda Robertson (Todd Morris) of Cozad, Nebraska; Darla Wolcott of Salina, Kansas: Joni Berg (Elliot) of Omaha, Nebraska; Rob Bennett of Oxford; 11 grandchildren: Beau Robertson (Jenny); Jamie Rock (Yly); Tyler Wolcott; Joel Wolcott; Cody Wolcott; Garrett Berg; Connor Berg (Amanda Goodsell); Sommer McClain; Kayla Locke; Jared Bennett; Reagan Bennett; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Kathy Elliott (John) of Monroe Township, New Jersey; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A memorial has been established in Myron’s honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.
Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at HYPER-LINK “http://www.nelsonbauerfh.com” www.nelsonbauerfh.com
The Mitchell-Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Oxford is in charge of the arrangements.
