Donald Leroy Bentley passed away with a smile, wink, and wave on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. He was born on February 29, 1932 – living a rich and full life of 83 years. He was the oldest son and preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Signe Bentley. He was a loving husband to Nancy (nee Sponholz) Bentley who suddenly passed away in 1965. He was an endearing brother to Roger and Jerry Bentley and Karen (nee Bentley) Howell. He lives through his loving sons Robert, Michael (missing but never missed), Scott and William Bentley. He was a loving grandfather to Brian Bentley, Nathan and Jackie Bentley, Nicole, the twins Kristine and Kelly Bentley as well as Clair Illig. Donald is also leaving behind many Bentley and Sponholz nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by all.  He enjoyed the last 43 years of his life with his friend and partner Barbara Gallaway. He was loved by Barbara Gallaway's late children Kerry and Cheryl and will be dearly missed by Sandy (nee Gallaway) Mau, Wendy (nee Gallaway) Wegner, Mark Gallaway, Dr. Jody Gallaway, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as their mutual friends.

Donald served in the United States Air Force repairing jet engines and, subsequently, as a skilled letter pressman and lithographer. He enjoyed raising and showing Irish Setters, winning multiple awards, trophies and ribbons as a member of the Irish Setters Club. He was also an avid bowler.

He was a man with a dry and wry sense of humor and a man of soft-spoken sensibilities. He will be dearly missed.

Donald Bentley will be buried with full Military Honors at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (21731 Spring Street, Union Grove, Wisconsin 53182 – Telephone 262-878-5660) on Tuesday June 23rd at 12 noon. Please meet at the office and chapel complex to the right on entering the cemetery grounds. Note well that from Milwaukee, the exit for Hwy. 20 on I-94 is closed owing to construction. Exit on Hwy. K and follow directions to Hwy. 20. All are cordially invited to a potluck reception at the home of Bill Bentley (3428 S. 8th Street, Milwaukee 53215) following services and honors at the cemetery.

Brett Funeral Home
(414) 342-0692