Russell William "Captain Russ" Bennett, 87 of Washington, PA. passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Premier Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
He was born October 20, 1931 in North Franklin Twp. a son of the late Raymond Russell and Mildred May Ely Bennett.
From 1950 to 1952 he honorably served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Bennett retired in 1993 from Cooper Industries after 43 years of service. He worked as a Production Scheduler.
He was a member of the United Steel Workers Local #3968. He was a former member of the Bentleyville Volunteer Fire Department, Lifelong member of the McMurray VFW and was a member of the American Motorcycle Association.
Mr. Bennett became a referee for the A.M.A. traveling throughout the country from Boston to Las Vegas working meets for 15 years. He spent 13 years working races at the Loretta Lynn Dude Ranch.
He is survived by a daughter Deborah Lynn Baker of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren Sarah Bennett; Matthew Bennett (Rebecca) and Eric Baker; daughter-in-law Roxanne Bennett of Charlotte, NC.; his companion Kathryn "Kay" Slagle; three nieces.
Deceased in addition to his parents is a son Dennis Keith Bennett who died January 14, 2019.

Friends will be received Tuesday August 20, 2019 from 11AM to 1PM the hour of a Memorial Service in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd. 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA. Interment will be private.