Ronald James Bentzler

Ronald James Bentzler obituary

Ronald James Bentzler

Ronald Bentzler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Rochester, NH - Ronald James Bentzler, 64, born September 9, 1960, in Westover, MA the son of Edward W. Bentzler of Rochester, N.H. and the late Gloria (Fifield) Wright of Union, N.H. passed away June 21, 2025, at the Cedar House Nursing Facility in Portsmouth, N.H. after suffering many health issues over the years. Ronald was brought up in the Milton and Union area. He was a factory worker. Ronald had a carefree personality and had many friends. He made his own rules in life and did things "His Way". Members of his family include his brother Raymond Bentzler of Gonic; his sister Laurie Bentzler of Tennessee; three half-brothers, Keith Wright of Maine, Kevin Wright of Florida and Christoper Bentzler of Andover; two half-sisters, Kathleen O'Neill and Kerri Herrick of Rochester; his step-mother Donna Bentzler; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Farmington, N.H. later in the fall.

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