Dean E. “Rusty” Bennett, 72, of Paris, IL, formerly of Marshall, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at his home. He was a retired electrician. Rusty was born June 18, 1947 at Paris, IL, the son of Dean and Mary Alice Bennett. He married Charlotte Bierbaum in 1985 and she preceded him in death on Sept. 15, 2018. Surviving are his children, DeAnna Pine of Marshall, Jennifer (Darren) Gosnell of Paris,, Michelle (Jason) Evertts of Marshall, John Pine of Huntsville, AL and Jay (Amanda) Hollingsworth of Metcalf, IL; a sister, Caorlyn Kemper of Ft. Wayne, IN; 12 grandchildren, 2 nieces and 6 great nieces and nephews. He served this nation if the U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War. Rusty was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Marshall. There are no services. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.