Andrew "Andy" Bennett

Hi, my name is Kim and I was a cousin to Andy. Andy was such a sweet, kind, loving person who would do anything for anyone. He was super excited about getting to be Uncle Andy soon. Anyone who ever met Andy will tell you that he was so loving and would drop what he was doing to help you.

He unexpectedly passed away after waking with chest pain last week. It was so sudden he was here and fine and then he was gone. As most of you know his mom, Dixie had a stroke a little over a year ago and requires Bruce to stay home and care for her. There was no life insurance on Andy (he was only 33 who thinks about that type of thing at 33!) So, the burden has fallen on his parents who as most of you know are the sweetest people in the world. Before my Aunts stroke she always wrote everyone a card for every occasion and would be on the phone to offer support to anyone who needed it. So during this already difficult time we would like to try and help lessen the burden of the financial side of the funeral for them. Any little bit helps and they will be so appreciative of anything that they receive.

I have talked with Tracey, Andy's sister and she's talked with her parents and as difficult as it is for them to ask for help they really do need it during this hard time. All donations will go directly towards funeral and burial expenses. Thank you to all who can donate and if you're unable to donate please just keep them in your prayers during this difficult time.

Andrew "Andy" Bennett

January 2, 1990 ~ March 30, 2023 (age 33)

Obituary

Andrew “Andy” Bennett, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the age of 33. He was born on January 2, 1990 in South Bend to Bruce W. and Dixie L. (Allen) Bennett.

He is survived by his parents, sister, Tracey (Aaron) Rodgers of Mishawaka, brother, Daniel Bennett of Fountain Valley, CA., along with his maternal Grandmother Anna Lee Allen of Plymouth, Aunt Juree Bennett of Wadsworth, OH, Aunt Ann (Bennett ) & Uncle Don Brown of Osceola, Aunt Lynn (Allen) & Uncle Ben Schaller of Plymouth & Uncle Charlie & Aunt Connie Allen of Downers Grove, IL.

Andy was a loving and caring person, who was a friend to everyone. He worked for the last 12 years as a stocker for Target and loved working there so much. Andy always kept up on current events and listening to podcasts. He loved to travel and especially enjoyed going to concerts with his sister as they were best of friends. He was greatly looking forward to being Uncle Andy as his sister will be due to have a boy June 1st. He had a passion for watching WWE wrestling, Notre Dame sporting events and enjoyed collecting anything to do with eagles and wolves. He loved his family and his beloved dog, Max, he had a smile that would lite up a room. Andy was inspired and lived by the slogan from John Cena: “So no matter how great the setback, you never give up!”

The family would like family and friends to feel free to please dress casual or in something that would honor Andy. Celebration of Andy’s life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Palmer Funeral Home – Welsheimer North Chapel, 18033 Cleveland Road, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Graveside service and burial

will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of St. Joseph County, 2506 Grape Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.