Donald D Bentz, 92, of Fairfax, SD passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 21,2021 at the Butte Senior Living in Butte, NE

Donald Dean Bentz son of Fred Jr. and Lydia Bentz (Wiedrick) was born January 10, 1929. Donald spent his childhood living in rural Fairfax and graduated from Fairfax High School in May of 1947.

Donald enlisted in the army and served in Korea from 1950-1952 after serving he worked on the Pickstown Dam

Don married the love of his life Betty (Stoltenberg) on August 11,1953 to this union 5 Children were born.

While raising his family in rural Fairfax Don farmed, milked cows, raised pigs he also went  farm-to-farm grinding ear corn, milo and oats all while being employed at the Fairfax Elevator where he delivered fertilizer and loaded and unloaded grain. Don worked at the elevator for 30 years. After his employment at the elevator, he and Betty worked at the Bonesteel Oil Company. Don wouldn't stop working even after he retired, he held a few different jobs which included working on the Hertz Ranch with Art Hertz and Bill Schmitz, Hausmann Farms with Terry Hausmann hauling corn, and part time at Cenex hauling fertilizer.

Donald was a member of the Bonesteel/Fairfax American Legion and the UCC Congregational Church.

Don's favorite past times were spending time with family and friends playing cards, golfing, and visiting. Don's greatest times were when he was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Grateful for sharing his life are his Wife Betty, children Allen (Vonda), Darrell (Joann), Kevin (Lynne), Lori Koenig (Randy), Chad (Michele) 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren, sisters Marjorie Kramer, Alice Anderson, Twila Schmidt and Patricia Larson.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents Fred Jr. and Lydia Bentz, brothers Eddie, Alvin, and Reuben Bentz. Sisters Leona Opbroek, Ida Frasch, Rose Sterns, Velda Rittle, and Darlene Desmaris.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Fairfax City Hall.  Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery of Fairfax.  Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at the hall.