Richard W. Bentzel, Jr.

Richard William Bentzel, Jr., 78, of Abbottstown, PA, entered God’s eternal care Monday, May 1, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side.

Born November 17, 1944, in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Richard W. Sr. and Mary J. (Baumgardner) Bentzel. He was the loving husband to Patricia Ann (Miller) Bentzel with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

Richard was a 1962 graduate of South West High School. He was a veteran and served his country proudly in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Richard worked as a machinist at Caterpillar for over 30 years until his retirement in September of 1998.

Richard was a member of Christ's American Baptist Church in Spring Grove, PA.  Over the years he enjoyed quiet times listening to his favorite gospel music.  He also enjoyed designing and personalizing greeting cards, traveling on long car rides through the mountains with his family, target shooting and hunting – and when he could no longer hunt he looked so forward to hearing the hunting stories from both his sons when they got done hunting at the end of the day.

In addition to his wife Patricia, Richard is survived by two children, Steve Bentzel and wife Casie of Abbottstown, PA, and Neil Bentzel and wife Sally of Hanover, PA. He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry West, and his sister Carole Diehl.

Following cremation, a memorial service to celebrate and remember Richard’s life will be 11 AM, Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Christ's American Baptist Church, 730 Menges Mill Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362, with Reverend Josh Trojak officiating. Visitation and time to share memories with the family will be 10-11 AM, Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the church. Interment will be private in St. Paul’s Dubs Church Cemetery, Hanover, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Richard’s name may be made to Christ American Baptist Church, 730 Menges Mill Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362, or by telephone at 717-225-1876.

The Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331, has been entrusted by the family with the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.kenworthyfh.com.

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