Later Life and Death
Following his departure from the Senate, Bennett returned to Salt Lake City and resumed his business pursuits, serving on a variety of boards. When his son Robert was elected to his former Senate seat in 1992, the elder Bennett said, "Bob and I have made Utah history. We are the first father and son combination to be elected to the U.S. Senate in this state."
Bennett died at his home in Salt Lake City, at age 95. He is buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery.
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