Roger Vincent Bennett, 72, of Sacramento, California, formerly of Monongahela, died Monday, August 22, 2016 in Fair Oaks, CA. He was born June 20, 1944 in New Eagle, the son of the late Roger Philip and Dorothy Louise Frye Bennett.
Roger was a US Air Force veteran during the Vietnam War, obtaining the rank of captain and serving as a meteorologist. He graduated from Penn State University earning a bachelor of science in Meteorology, McGeorge School of Law in California earning a Juris Doctor degree, California State University at Sacramento, earning a masters of Business Administration and Golden Gate University earning a masters of science in taxation. Roger was a preeminent tax lawyer with his own radio program for a number of years in the Sacramento area. An avid outdoorsman, Roger's favorite place to go was Lake Tahoe, where he enjoyed hiking, fishing, snow shoeing and skiing. It was his vision of heaven.
Roger is survived by numerous cousins; close friends, Kevin Horan of Las Vegas, NV, Thomas Holloway of Carmichael, CA; and many friends of 40 plus years who consider Roger part of their families.
Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service with military honors on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Monongahela Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Schollaert officiating. The Frye Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.