Joe W. Bentley

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Bettendorf Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 pm at The Runge Mortuary.

Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the church. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com.

Joe was born April 26, 1934 in Atlanta, GA; the son of Charlie and Mary (Phelps) Bentley. He served two years in the Army during the Korean Conflict and had received the Purple Heart Award. He was a member of the Bettendorf V.F.W. and the American Legion.

He was united in marriage to Misuk Pak on May 5, 1975 in Montgomery, AL. He worked for the civil service at the Pentagon for 10 years, in Vietnam for a year, Korea for two years and in Germany for four years and became Director of Logistics for the Army, prior to his retirement.

Joe was a modest, “good guy” who refused to use handicapped privileges until he absolutely had to. He served as an elder and deacon for his church. He volunteered for Meals On Wheels and the food pantry for Bettendorf. He enjoyed having lunch with his friends for many years at the Village Inn, along with reading, golfing, watching his favorite shows, especially CNN and a good nap. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He never knew a stranger and was always nice to everyone. His favorite destination was Panama City, FL where he had lots of good friends as well. He had a passion for animals too.

Survivors include his wife, Misuk; daughters, Sharon Virgo and Donna Bentley; son, Barry Bentley; grandchildren: Jakob Moe, Elias Moe and Jude Moe. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles Bentley.