April 2, 2021 at 4:08 p.m.
Robert Bentz
Obituary
Robert Wayne Bentz, age 71, a resident of rural Redkey, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021.
Robert was born on July 27, 1949, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Elias Byron and Reba Deleah (Abbott) Bentz. He graduated from Portland High School and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He married Jo Landers on Nov. 22, 1987. Bob retired from FCC in Portland.
Survivors include:
His wife — Jo Bentz, rural Redkey, Indiana
Two sons — Shane Bentz (wife: Cindy), Madison, Wisconsin, and Jerry Bentz (wife: April), Midland, Texas
One daughter — Reba Bentz, Indianapolis
Two brothers — Charlie Bentz (wife: Sharon), Portland, Indiana, and Jack Bentz (wife: Marilyn), Portland, Indiana
One sister — Shirley New (husband: Bill), New Castle, Indiana
Four grandchildren
Visitation will be held on Monday from noon to 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Pastor Darrel Borders will officiate the service and burial will follow in Salamonia Cemetery. American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military graveside rites.
Memorials may be directed to American Legion Post #211 Honor Guard.
Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.
Robert was born on July 27, 1949, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Elias Byron and Reba Deleah (Abbott) Bentz. He graduated from Portland High School and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He married Jo Landers on Nov. 22, 1987. Bob retired from FCC in Portland.
Survivors include:
His wife — Jo Bentz, rural Redkey, Indiana
Two sons — Shane Bentz (wife: Cindy), Madison, Wisconsin, and Jerry Bentz (wife: April), Midland, Texas
One daughter — Reba Bentz, Indianapolis
Two brothers — Charlie Bentz (wife: Sharon), Portland, Indiana, and Jack Bentz (wife: Marilyn), Portland, Indiana
One sister — Shirley New (husband: Bill), New Castle, Indiana
Four grandchildren
Visitation will be held on Monday from noon to 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Pastor Darrel Borders will officiate the service and burial will follow in Salamonia Cemetery. American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military graveside rites.
Memorials may be directed to American Legion Post #211 Honor Guard.
Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.
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