Wallace F. Bennett

Wallace F. Bennett
United States Senator from Utah
In office January 3, 1951 – December 20, 1974
Preceded by	Elbert D. Thomas
Succeeded by	Jake Garn
Personal details
Born	Wallace Foster Bennett November 13, 1898 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Died	December 19, 1993(1993-12-19) (aged 95) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Resting place	Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W / 40.7772000; -111.858000
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Frances Marion Grant
Children	5, including Bob
Alma mater	University of Utah
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Second lieutenant
Battles/wars	World War I

Wallace Foster Bennett (November 13, 1898 – December 19, 1993) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a US Senator from Utah from 1951 to 1974. He was the father of Bob Bennett, who later held his father's seat in the Senate.^[1]