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Submitted: 8/8/24 • Approved: 8/8/24 • Last Updated: 8/11/24 • R835626-G0-S3
US NAVY
VIETNAM
Aug 9, 1948
Mar 7, 2024
Funeral services for Craig Alan (Keebler) Bentzel, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2024, at His Place House of Worship, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Bentzel passed away at 12:26 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home.
He was born August 9, 1948, at York, Pennsylvania, to Fred Dill and Olive Rebecca Girdley Bentzel. Mr. Bentzel was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. During the Vietnam War, he proudly served with the Seabees. Mr. Bentzel was a member of the Combat Vets and lifetime member of B.A.C.A. He was the owner of Dixie Cream Donuts, and he was the manager of Frederick’s Pizza. He was also the Chico Man (floor inspector) at Marathon Electric. Affectionately known as Keebler, Mr. Bentzel was a selfless man and was always willing to help others. He enjoyed playing Santa for children, especially children with special needs. He loved riding his bike with his buddies. Mr. Bentzel was a member of His Place House of Worship where he served on the security team and as an usher. He loved his friends and family, especially his grandchildren, and he was a papa to many.
His parents, stepfather, Gerald Massey, sister, Carrol Spears, brother-in-law, Rodney Spears, and many close friends preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at His Place House of Worship. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.
Contributed on 8/8/24 by mjrwag
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