Marjorie L. Bennett, 85, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Marjorie was born February 22, 1941, in Bryan, daughter of the late Sherley A. and Ruby (Cohen) Fast. She attended Bryan High School and later married Michael G. Bennett on January 30, 1965, in Bryan and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2025. Marjorie worked at Bryan Custom Plastics for more than 39 years before retiring in 2003. She was a member of Life Church in Defiance, Ohio, and was a former member of the Bryan Area Business Women’s Club, Black Swamp Art Guild, Red Hat Society, and Bryan Arts Club. A talented artist, Marjorie specialized in oil painting and found great joy in expressing her creativity through her artwork. Many of her paintings are on display at both the Parkview Bryan and Montpelier Hospitals. She also loved spending time outdoors, tending to her lawn and caring for her flower and vegetable gardens. Marjorie loved animals, especially her own Yorkies. Above all, Marjorie cherished her family and friends and the time she spent with them.

Surviving are her two children, Brian B. Britenriker of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Tanya L. (Daniel) Wonderly of Farmer, Ohio; one daughter-in-law, Deborah Britenriker of Pembroke, New Hampshire; seven grandchildren, Alicia (Joel) Gackstetter, Adam Wonderly, Ashton (Tim) Ridgway, Ethan (D'onna) Wonderly, Joseph (Alexis) Britenriker, Rebecca (Kyle) Elliott and Benjamin Britenriker; 15 great-grandchildren with two more on the way; one great-great-grandson; and numerous caregivers and close friends. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael; two sons, Vance E. Britenriker and David A. Britenriker; two sisters, Lois Baker and Ruth Yuill; and one brother, Robert Fast.

Visitation for Marjorie L. Bennett will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. at Life Church, 626 Ralston Avenue, Defiance, Ohio 43512. Funeral Services for Marjorie will immediately follow in the church beginning at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Timothy Lucas officiating. Interment will take place at 2:00 P.M. at Fountain Grove Cemetery, Bryan. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Bryan.

Memorial contributions can be directed to Life Church - Defiance, Ohio.

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