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Russel Bentheimer
Russel
G. Bentheimer, 84, of Watertown, died November 22,
2004, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.
Funeral
services were held at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown
with the Rev. Stephen Savides officiating. Burial was
in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Hafemeister Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Russel
was born November 7, 1920, in the town of Milford, son of George and Hattie (Haubenschild) Bentheimer. He
married the former Lorraine Reinhard on August 10, 1946, at Evangelical Reform
Church in Watertown.
Russel
attended grade school in Lake Mills and graduated from Lake Mills High School
in 1936. He had been employed at the former Wicker Mobil Service Station in
Watertown and was a delivery route driver for the former Dairylane,
also in Watertown, for many years. He had also been employed at Carnation
Instant Division in Oconomowoc until his retirement in 1982.
Russel
was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ. He was a member
of the Watertown Lions Club, receiving the Bruce Schlueter award in 1987. He
was also a member of the Watertown Elks Lodge, and served on several
committees. He was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed playing cards.
Surviving
are his wife, Lorraine Bentheimer of Watertown; three
daughters, Pam (Tom) Lippert of Seattle, Wash., Pennie Getman
of Castorland, N.Y., and Bonnie (Victor) Phelps of
Norfolk, Va.; a son, Mark (Peggy) Bentheimer of Lake
Mills; a son-in-law, Tom Lewis of Poynette; 11 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
He was
preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Claire in infancy and Sandra Lewis; a
grandson; his parents; and a sister, Charlotte (Pete) Behrens.
Lorraine M. Bentheimer
1926 - 2013
Lorraine
M. Bentheimer, age 86, of Watertown, passed away on
Friday evening, March 15, 2013, in the comfort her home with her family present.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the First
Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown with the Rev. John Kennedy
officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Watertown.
Relatives
and friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral in
Watertown on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m.
until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to
Rainbow Hospice, Heritage Homes or the American Lung Association. The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of
arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www. hafemeisterfh.com.
Lorraine
Mae Reinhard was born on June 26, 1926, in Watertown, the daughter of Alfred
“Pap” and Elida Christine (Olsen) Reinhard.
While
attending Watertown High School she was cheerleader and enjoyed many other
clubs and activities. After graduating in 1944, she continued to support the
high school band and organized the Gosling Booster Club. Lorraine also attended
two years of business college. On Aug. 10, 1946, she married Russel G. Bentheimer at the Evangelical Reformed Church in Watertown.
He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 2004.
Lorraine
had been employed as an accountant and bookkeeper for a number of various
businesses in Watertown and the surrounding area. She was a member of the First
Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown and had served on various
boards and committees. Lorraine had been a Girl Scout leader and summer parks
and recreation department. She was an avid Green Bay Packer and Wisconsin
Badger football fan. Lorraine enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing, and she was
member of numerous card clubs and charitable organizations.
Lorraine
is survived by four children; Pam (Tom) Lippert of Seattle, Wash., Pennie Getman of New York, Bonnie (Victor) Phelps of Norfolk, Va.,
and Mark (Peggy) Bentheimer of Lake Mills; 11
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Lorraine
was the last member of her immediate family, being further preceded in death by
her parents; two daughters, Mary Claire in infancy and Sandra Lewis; a
grandson; two brothers and three sisters.
Hafemeister
Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Mark R. Bentheimer
February 19, 1965 - July 1, 2020
Lake
Mills - Mark R. Bentheimer, 55, Lake Mills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his
home surrounded by family and friends. He was born on February 19, 1965, the
son of the late Russell and Lorraine (Reinhardt) Bentheimer.
Mark was a graduate of the Watertown High School, class of 1983. He attended
UW-Madison and later graduated from Platteville University with a Bachelor of
Arts in Business Management.
Mark
married Peggy Schelske on August 19, 2000 at their
home. He was employed by Crystal Farms of Lake Mills and a member of the Lake
Mills Methodist Church. Mark was a member of the Lake Mills Fire Department for
21 years, serving as a Captain. He enjoyed teaching CPR, and was an EMT with
Maple Bluff, Town of Madison, Waterloo and Jefferson.
Marks greatest love was his family, enjoying boating and life on the lake.
Survivors
include his wife, Peggy; children, Chad (Mandy) Behling of Nebane,
N.C.; Alicia (Chris) Tsikretsis of Spring Green;
Christine (Nick Klein) Behling of Helenville;
grandchildren: Mia Behling, Jordan, Alexis, James, Isabelle, Payton, Lucas,
Abel, and Samuel Tsikretsis, Riley Emerson, Sophia
Klein and soon Vidalia Klein; siblings, Pam (Tom) Lippert of Seattle, WA,
Pennie (Bill) Getman of Castorland,
NY, Bonnie (Victor) Phelps of Norfolk, VA; brother-in-law, Thomas Lewis of
Poynette; special nephew, Kirk Lewis, other nephews, nieces, relatives and
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sandy Lewis and
sister, Mary Claire Bentheimer in infancy.
Funeral
services will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. in the LAKE MILLS
COMMONS PARK, with the Rev. Edwin Vargas officiating. Visitation will be from
12 noon until the time of services at the Park. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in
Watertown. If desired memorials may be
made to the family for future designation. www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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