William Harvey Bentsel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Harvey Bentsel, 81 died on January 25, 2019, at home. Mr. Bentsel was born on September 7, 1937 to John and Lillian Bentsel of Shermansdale. He graduated from Perry Joint High School in 1956 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1958. He served in the Air Force until retirement in 1978 with the rank of Tech Sergeant. During his enlistment he worked as an air craft mechanic and did several tours, one tour during the Vietnam War and one tour in Thailand. After retiring from the military, he was employed by Lift Truck Mechanics. He was an avid hunter his entire life. He hunted in various states across the U.S. including Alaska, New Mexico, and Montana. Mr. Bentsel is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jane (née Richey) and daughters Renée Skovira (Ron), Christine Hutzel (Doug), Danielle Hand (Dave), Jenny Boucher (Paul,) and Jacqueline Ricker. He has ten grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and two more great-grandchildren due this year. In addition to his wife and children, he is also survived by his sisters Ivette Morrison and Grace Simmons. He was predeceased by his parents John and Lillian Bentsel and his brothers-in-law Joe Morrison and Robert Simmons. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Boyer family is honored to handle the arrangements for the Bentsel family.

William Harvey Bentsel

January 27, 2019