"All my memories of Kevin are good ones, mostly consisting of sitting around Gay bonfires smoking weed and laughing at our own stupid jokes. What a shame that he died so young. Kevin, you?ll be missed by many."
In loving memory of
Kevin Bennetts
April 28, 1964 - November 28, 2023
Kevin P. "Epstein" Bennetts, age 59, of Antigo, passed away at his home on November 28, 2023. He was born on April 28, 1964 in Antigo, a son of the late John "Jack" and Caroline (Wild) Bennetts. He married Annette "Nettie" (Grell) Jaeger on July 31, 2004.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School, class of 1982.
Kevin was a machinist at Northern Wire in Merrill for ten years before taking over the family business from his father, Bennetts Electric, which he owned and operated from 2000 to 2021.
He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, fishing, camping, and spending time in the U.P. at the family cabin.
Survivors include his wife, Nettie; son, Justin (Katie Dabler) Bennetts of Antigo; daughter, Brittney (Rick) Deisinger of Green Bay; three step-daughters, Tami (Josh) Wienke of Merrill, Jessica Jaeger and Heather Jaeger both of Antigo; grandchildren, Parker Bennetts, Aubrey and Easton Kegler, Layla Garvey, Blake and Hudson Deisinger, Mckenzie, Macy and Morgan Wienkel, Rylee Jaeger, Mylee Hebert; two brothers, Ken Bennetts of Gay, Mich. and Michael Bennetts of Pine River; a sister, Anne Koester of Antigo; nephew, Kody (Emily) Koester of Stevens Point; and his former wife, Gerri Seis.
A celebration of life will be held at the Bradley Funeral Home on Monday, December 4 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Tributes
"Man had so many Good Times With You.. I Hate to see you Gone.. We had such a Great time in Chicago, with You and Conrad and me,.... I wish we could do it again, we had so much fun and even did the Nascar thing.... But Down town Chicago was so much fun, we seen and did so much... I'll miss you Brother, you were more than a friend, you were my Brother.... Rest in Peace, we will see you Again..."
"Kevin was a good friend. He was always there when you needed him. He took care of Grandma Mary Lou, when she was by herself at home. Such a caring man. Kevin rest in peace, you now are with your Mom and Dad "
"Kevin was one heck of a guy, so sorry to hear he passed"