Al was a food broker for many years in the Grand Rapids area. On December 6, 1958, he married Sandy L. Strickfaden. Together Al and Sandy enjoyed traveling and ballroom dancing. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran in Dorr, MI.
Allen is survived by his sons Mark (Wendy) Bennett, Chris (Stacey) Bennett; grandchildren Marcia Fletcher, Jennifer Reed, Erica (Wade) Belanger, Chelsea (Jacob) Hammer, Tabitha (Andrew) Hellenthal, Julia Bennett, Camryn Bennett; great-grandchildren Joey Reed, Colt Belanger, Hayden Belanger, Bennett Hammer, Berkley Hellenthal, and Kai Hellenthal. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Carrie Bennett; wife, Sandy L. Bennett; daughter, Lisa Bennett; brother, Orlie Bennett; sister, Marcia Lessein; and great-grandson, Maverick Hellenthal.
Visitation and services will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 4125 18th Street, Dorr, MI. Visitation will take place 10-11 a.m. Service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastors David Rockhoff and Stephen Otto officiating. There will be a light luncheon to follow. Committal service and military honors will be held 1:30 p.m. at Burnips Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Circle of Friends at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be given at www.kubiakcookdorr.com.
