Edgar Bentz
October 17, 1929 ~ June 13, 2014
Edgar Ernest Bentz, 84, of Highmore, SD, passed away on Friday morning, June 13, 2014 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by the love of his wife and family.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Seneca with Fr. Joji Itukulapati officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at St. Boniface Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior.
Edgar Ernest Bentz was born October 17, 1929, in Grant County, Elgin, ND, to his parents John and Lenora (Theurer) Bentz. He was the second oldest child in the family. He attended country school through the 6th grade. He then joined his father in farming and continued there until he went to work for the road construction company in ND. It was during this time that he married Janice Springer. To this union four children were born. He continued in road construction until he moved to Gettysburg, SD, in 1962. He did various jobs in the Gettysburg area until joining the Potter County Highway Department. He worked there for twenty years.
He and June Millar Roseland were married on December 31, 1983, in Elmhurst, IL. They made their home on the ranch north of Highmore until his death. He loved his cows. They were his passion and he was very proud of their lineage. He loved to dance and was never found sitting on the sidelines when he and June attended a dance. Edgar was a faithful member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 41 years.
Edgar is survived by his loving family; his wife, June; children: Wesley (Vicky) Bentz of Tulsa, OK; Wilma Dewberry of Beaverton, OR; Wanda (Brad) Johnson of Sheridan, WY; and Warren Bentz of Concord, CA; step-children: Cheryl (Peter) Blennert of St. Charles, IL; Leo Roseland of Highmore, SD; Janelle (Craig) Roseland-Newman of Glen Ellyn, IL; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one step-grandson; brothers: Ervin (Eleanor) Bentz, Milbert (Claudia) Bentz, Marvin (Audrey) Bentz; sisters: Gertie Ottmar, Ardella (Vernon Vietz), Erma (Arlan Bachmann), Leona Hauck, Dorothy and Emanuel Will, Elaine Roth and friend Mike Haslid; and a host of nephews and nieces.
He was greeted in heaven by his parents; step-grandson, Scott Roseland; brother, Reiny Bentz, and brothers-in-law: Ervin Ottmar, Marvin Roth, and Marvin Hauck.
Our special thanks to James Premus and Larry Kerns for their quick assistance at the ranch, to the staff at Hyde County Ambulance Service, Faulk County Hospital, Avera McKennon Hospital and Avera Doughtery Hospice House. The exceptional care given to Edgar will never be forgotten.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Edgar’s arrangements.
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Dear June,
so sorry to hear about Edgar. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thoughts and prayers for Edgar’s family. Special thoughts and prayers for June. Love you!!!!
June and family:
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time with Edgar’s death. May they bring you and your family comfort.
In Deepest Sympathy,
Jeff & JoDee Bryant
June and family. Sorry to hear about Edgar. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Mary Wanner Hoffman.
Our thoughts and prayers to you June and your family. You guys were such a blessing to visit with when we would see you, will surely miss that. With deepest sympathy……………..Ken & Sue
I am so sorry to hear of Edgar’s passing. I enjoyed him as an uncle. We worked on the grain auger the last time we visited the farm. Special hugs to Aunt June. Condolences to the family.
June and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all.
My sincere sympathy.
Our deepest sympathy, June and family in the loss of Edgar. Take Care. God Bless.
Rest in peace Uncle Edgar… you were loved by your entire family and will be missed dearly Go fly with the angels….give grandma a kiss for me..God Bless you..Love you! 💕💖
Mardell Roth De Angelis
Sorry for you loss and he will be missed by all.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Your in my thoughts and prayers sorry to hear of Edgar’s passing
June and family, It is always sad to say goodbye to our loved ones, but we have to keep in mind it is the beginning of a new life for them with Jesus. Reuniting with loved ones already past. He will be remembered for his freindly out going personallity, he was a kind sweet man who was friend to everyone he meet. He always had a smile on his face. May God bless you during this difficutl time and have faith we will see him again.
June so sorry for your loss, We always loved visiting with you and Edgar when ever we saw you. Take care and prayers are sent your way at this difficult time.
June,
You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come.
With sympathy,
Jim & Carrie Stephenson
June, So sorry to hear of Edgar passing away. David and I are thinking of you at this time. Love and prayers being sent your way
On behalf of the family of Jane Pearson I would like to send out heartfelt sympathies to June and the family of Edgar. June & Edgar became a part of our extended family in 1992 at the AA potlucks. I loved hearing about the local dances that they had traveled to – such a loving couple with great respect for all. He will be greatly missed!
Our prayers & sympathies go to Aunt June & family. May you always keep the memories of Edgar close to heart.
Our Sympathy on the loss of your Husband. We were going to come down and visit with you folks this Summer. It seems that we always put things off. Edgar was one of my favorite Cousins, whenever we got together we always laughed and told stories. I will miss him very much.
Our Sympathy to June and family..
Eugene & Janice Moncur
Sweet dear June—-my heart goes out to you and your family in this time of sadness.
I pray that soon the memory of his laughter and the joy of his smile comfort you.
Hugs always for you——-Cindy
To Edgars Family ,Sending Our Sympathy To All Of You.Edgar Was Good Friends To My Dad Pete Sautner Edgar Will Be Greatly Missed.
We send our love and sympathy to your family in the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Were sorry we cannot be there with you for the service, but will keep you in our prayers.
Hugs and prayers to all of Edgar’s family…will keep each one of you in my thoughts and prayers.
June I am sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you seeing that Edger has 41 years helps me get trough my tough times. He will be greatly missed LaVerne Christopherson
June, so sorry to hear of Uncle Edgar’s passing. My prayers are with you. I loved his stories, with a little German thrown in to make more funny. And yes, he was one of the best dancers!
We are so sorry for the lose of Edgar. I did not know him very long, but what I will remember is his smile and his great sense of humor. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
The Sundberg Family
We were so saddened to hear of Edgar’s passing. Edgar and June have been such dear friends for so many years.
May many fond memories of your loved one be a source of comfort to you during this most difficult time. One day soon, all suffering and death will be no more – Revelation 21:3, 4.