Don Bennett (politician)

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Donald J. Bennett
Don Bennett
Member of the Alaska Senate
In office
1979–1987
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
In office
1977–1979
Personal details
Born(1931-05-06)May 6, 1931
University of Maryland

Donald J. Bennett (May 6, 1931 – August 30, 1987) was a United States military officer, politician, and a businessman.

Born in

University of Maryland. He served in the United States Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel. Bennett lived in Fairbanks, Alaska and was a businessman. He served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1977 to 1979 and was a Republican. Bennett then served in the Alaska Senate from 1979 until his death. Bennett was president of the senate. Bennett died at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska after suffering a heart attack.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ 100 Years-Alaska Legislature-Don Bennett
  2. ^ 'Sen. Don Bennett Dies in Fairbanks,' Sitka Daily Sentinel, August 31, 1987, pg. 1