Robert Bengel
Westphalia Age 75, loving husband, father, grandfather passed away on Monday, September 27, 2010 as a result of a farm accident. He was born on May 9, 1935 in Fowler, MI the son of Joseph and Hilda (Thelen) Bengel. Robert was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Westphalia, St. Joseph Society, K of C Council #2890 and 4th Degree member of the Fr. Godez Assembly. Bob was a Machine Repairman at G.M. retiring after 37 years and he was a life long farmer who did custom combining on his John Deere for many years. He enjoyed life, playing cards, traveling with his wife, Gladys, going up to Chippewa Lake for fun and fishing and spending time with his friends at the cabin. Most of all, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He had a "hearty laugh", a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan Thelen; grandson, Noah Thelen; brothers-in-law, Louis Hengesbach, Robert Platte, and Donald Weber; godson Neil Thelen. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Gladys; children Kurt (Brenda) Bengel, Gail (Eugene) Spitzley, Joe (Kelly) Bengel, Debbie (Mike) Prince, Angie (Tony) Thelen, all of Westphalia; 17 grandchildren; siblings, Jeanette (Arnie) Pohl, Adeline (Vern) Schneider, Rosie (Jerome) Smith, Rich (Alice) Bengel, Aggie (Charlie) George; brother-in-law, Edgar (Mary Ann) Thelen; Sisters-in-law, Arlene Koster, Evelyn Hengesbach, Mary Ellen (Elvan) Pohl, Beverly Platte, and Diane (Bill) Thelen. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and good friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Conlon at 10:30 a.m., Friday October 1, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., both Wednesday and Thursday at the St. Mary's Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia St., Westphalia. The rosaries will be prayed at 3 and 8 p.m., both days. Arrangements are entrusted to Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com.Obituary
Westphalia Age 75, loving husband, father, grandfather passed away on Monday, September 27, 2010 as a result of a farm accident. He was born on May 9, 1935 in Fowler, MI the son of Joseph and Hilda (Thelen) Bengel. Robert was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Westphalia, St. Joseph Society, K of C Council #2890 and 4th Degree member of the Fr. Godez Assembly. Bob was a Machine Repairman at G.M. retiring after 37 years and he was a life long farmer who did custom combining on his John Deere for many years. He enjoyed life, playing cards, traveling with his wife, Gladys, going up to Chippewa Lake for fun and fishing and spending time with his friends at the cabin. Most of all, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He had a "hearty laugh", a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan Thelen; grandson, Noah Thelen; brothers-in-law, Louis Hengesbach, Robert Platte, and Donald Weber; godson Neil Thelen. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Gladys; children Kurt (Brenda) Bengel, Gail (Eugene) Spitzley, Joe (Kelly) Bengel, Debbie (Mike) Prince, Angie (Tony) Thelen, all of Westphalia; 17 grandchildren; siblings, Jeanette (Arnie) Pohl, Adeline (Vern) Schneider, Rosie (Jerome) Smith, Rich (Alice) Bengel, Aggie (Charlie) George; brother-in-law, Edgar (Mary Ann) Thelen; Sisters-in-law, Arlene Koster, Evelyn Hengesbach, Mary Ellen (Elvan) Pohl, Beverly Platte, and Diane (Bill) Thelen. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and good friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Conlon at 10:30 a.m., Friday October 1, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., both Wednesday and Thursday at the St. Mary's Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia St., Westphalia. The rosaries will be prayed at 3 and 8 p.m., both days. Arrangements are entrusted to Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com.
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