He is survived by his wife, Dorothy DeRungs Bennett.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jesse L. Bennett Jr.
A private memorial will take place at a later date in Indiana.
Memorials may be given to V.F.W. Post No. 7591, 301 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI 53716 or to NAMI Dane County, 2059 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704.
Arrangements were handled by Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Center.