John Wilson Bennett, 89, of Whitehall, died Sept. 22, 2021, in his home. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late William F. and Florence I. (Frederick) Bennett. He was the husband of Nancy Ann (Baron) Bennett for 52 years.

He was a 1950 graduate of Northampton HS.

He earned a B.S. in education from Kutztown State Teachers College in 1957. He was in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean Conflict.

He was a fifth grade teacher in the Bethlehem Area School District for 25 years. He was an assistant manager of the Coplay PLCB Liquor for a total of 28 working years.

He was a member of Saint John’s U.C.C., Fullerton, and was confirmed at Grace U.C.C., Northampton.

He was a life member of Fullerton American Legion Post 367. He received numerous awards for his many lifesaving efforts.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jonathan William and his wife Jolene (James) and their daughters Jillian and Jaylynn; a daughter, Beth Ann and her husband Gary D. Neitz and their daughters Bailee and Brinlee; a sister, Ruth I. Bennett; nieces; nephews; and extended family.

He was predeceased by a brother, Byron Bennett; and three sisters, Kathleen Hugo, Evelyn Hower and Leonore Fehnel.

Contributions may be made to Saint John’s U.C.C., Fullerton, 575 Grape St., Whitehall, PA 18052; 2; or to the family for future cemetery care.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.