Dr. Tom Bennett
Thomas Lee “Doc” Bennett, 74, of West Union, Iowa, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, at Gundersen-Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union.
Thomas Lee Bennett, the son of Chuck and Mildred (Palmer) Bennett, was born November 6, 1942, in Harlan, Iowa.
He grew up in Manning, Iowa, where he excelled in academics and sports, especially basketball. He graduated from Manning High School in 1961.
Tom then attended the University of South Dakota on a basketball scholarship, graduating with a degree in chemistry. “Go, Coyotes!”
He continued his education at the University of Iowa Dental School, graduating in 1969.
Thomas was united in marriage with Gay Gantt on August 24, 1969, in Pasadena, California.
That same year, Tom and Gay moved to West Union, Iowa, and set up West Union Dental Clinic. He operated the business until his retirement in 2011.