Charles A. Bentley,

Charles A. Bentley, Jr. of Bloomington died on June 23, 2012. He was born in Seattle, Washington on July 17,1926 to Charles A. and Doris (Duncan) Bentley, Sr. He was a veteran of both World War 11 and the Korean War, serving in both the Merchant Marines and the Army. He attended the University of Puget Sound in Washington majoring in Biology and Geology. Chuck finished his degree at Metropolitan University in St. Paul, Minnesota. He started work with the Northern Pacific RR, which through a merger with the Great Northern RR became the Burlington Northern RR. He rose through the ranks to become Director of Safety, Training and Rules at the corporate headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota from which he retired in 1982. Chuck loved golf and in earlier years was known to play 54 holes on a Saturday or Sunday walking all the way. He had a good voice and sang in a church choir, for weddings, and parties. In his younger years he had built a house first in Washington, and then later with his wife Carol they built a house in Green Valley, Arizona. His snow white hair on his six foot three inch frame was striking. He enjoyed travel, football, family and friends. He was a member of the American Legion here in Bloomington. He was always willing to help where there was a need as evidenced by the numerous projects he helped with at the Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross. He is survived by his wife Carol, sister, Rosemary (Court) Kientz , sons Drew (Sandy), Dale, and stepson David (Nancy) Salvesen, grandchildren Alesha, Faith, Jay, Joy, step-grandchildren Jill, Christa, Lisa and 13 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Lucille, and son Bruce. A celebration of his life will be held at the Allen Funeral Home 4155 S. Old State Road 37 Bloomington, IN on Monday June 25, 2012 at 7PM with a gathering one hour prior to the celebration. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House 2810 S. Deborah Dr. Bloomington, IN 47403 or to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

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Charles A. Bentley,

July 17, 1926 - June 23, 2012