Sherman Bennett (3/23/1935 - 7/20/2013) Sherman Bennett ("Sherm"), a longtime Middlebury resident flew to be with Jesus on July 20, 2013 from the Helen Porter rehabilitation center due to complications from diabetes. He was 78. Born on March 23, 1935, Sherman served with the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1957 stationed at Kagnew Station, Eritrea. He was an inventor, aircraft enthusiast, outdoorsman, husband, and father. He owned and operated Midstate Sports in Ferrisburgh, VT for nearly 20 years, and was an NRA Marksman and outspoken patriot. He is survived by his son Arlon Bennett, daughter Electra Bennett, and two grandchildren. "Hey you kids.."