Hank was a farmer and lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from St. James School, St. Paul. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. After retiring from farming, he worked part-time for Jet Gas, Houghton. He was an active member of St. James the Less Catholic Church, St. Paul serving on Parish Council and St. James Choir. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Houghton Council and the West Point American Legion, Holtz Gear Post #668.
Hank is survived by his wife, "Mick"; two sons, Marty (wife Marylou) Bentler, of St. Paul, Iowa and Brian (wife Lynda) Bentler, of Overland Park, Kansas; two daughters, Sue (husband Bob) Winnike, of West Point, Iowa and Lois (husband Tom) Lampe, of Metamora, Illinois ; one brother, Norbert (wife Rose Ann) Bentler, of Burlington, Iowa; two sisters, Emma Schwartz, of St. Paul, Iowa and Betty (husband Paul) Wilkens, of Nauvoo, Illinois; fifteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Kathleen Scharpman, and four sisters: Marietta, Rose, Hilda, and Ethelrita.
Burial with full military rites were held at St. James Cemetery, St. Paul, Iowa.
Hank was a farmer and lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from St. James School, St. Paul. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. After retiring from farming, he worked part-time for Jet Gas, Houghton. He was an active member of St. James the Less Catholic Church, St. Paul serving on Parish Council and St. James Choir. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Houghton Council and the West Point American Legion, Holtz Gear Post #668.
Hank is survived by his wife, "Mick"; two sons, Marty (wife Marylou) Bentler, of St. Paul, Iowa and Brian (wife Lynda) Bentler, of Overland Park, Kansas; two daughters, Sue (husband Bob) Winnike, of West Point, Iowa and Lois (husband Tom) Lampe, of Metamora, Illinois ; one brother, Norbert (wife Rose Ann) Bentler, of Burlington, Iowa; two sisters, Emma Schwartz, of St. Paul, Iowa and Betty (husband Paul) Wilkens, of Nauvoo, Illinois; fifteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Kathleen Scharpman, and four sisters: Marietta, Rose, Hilda, and Ethelrita.
Burial with full military rites were held at St. James Cemetery, St. Paul, Iowa.
Family Members
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Marietta Gertrude Bentler Benjamin
1917–2006
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Rose Bentler Switenki
1918–1983
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Emma Mary Bentler Schwartz
1920–2018
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Hilda M Bentler Lampe
1921–1976
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Elizabeth Mary "Betty" Bentler Meierotto
1925–2020
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Betty Mary Bentler Wilkens
1925–2020
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Ethelreda M Bentler Nichting
1928–2010
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Norbert Joseph Bentler
1930–2020
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