Bennet’s to honor Bennet Geiser on his 98th birthday

  • January 4, 2010
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Bennet’s Appliance Centers, Inc., will celebrate its 65th anniversary by honoring their founder, Bennet Geiser, on his 98th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 9. Employees invite the public to stop at the Orrville store location, 1300 W. High St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and talk over old times with Bennet. Orrville’s own Smith Dairy ice cream will be served, along with birthday cake. In addition to numerous service awards, Bennet’s Appliance retains the honor of being the eighth longest-running Frigidaire dealer in the world. Bennet began repairing and installing Frigidaire ice cream cabinets for Smith Dairy, when the franchise came to them in 1931 from the Ohio Edison Company. Wendell Schloneger, president, is Bennet’s son-in-law. Kent Schloneger, vice president and Bennet’s grandson, is a third-generation owner. Even at 98, Bennet can still be found at the store when not doing volunteer work in the community.


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