Dr. Robert P. Bengel

1940 - 2025

Dr. Robert P. Bengel, 85, of Lower Burrell and Ft. Myers, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 2, 1940, in New Kensington, son of the late George and Genevieve (Vent) Bengel. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Charles Morrow; his sister, Dolores (Bengel) Morrow; his brother-in-law, Donald Miller; and his niece, Terry (Bengel) Berry. Dr. Bob was a 1958 graduate of Arnold High School. After graduation, he attended Moline College in Illinois and then went on to Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa, where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic. He joined the Army Reserve after graduation from Palmer Chiropractic College and after his discharge proceeded to open his chiropractic office in Brackenridge in 1963. Dr. Bob was passionate about helping other people and, over his 40 years as a chiropractor, helped thousands of people back to health. He was a skilled athlete in high school, but his true sports passion was golf, which he loved playing often with family and friends. Dr. Bob was a long-time member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church of New Kensington. He was also a long-time member of Brackenridge Heights Country Club, a member of the Seven Springs Ski Safety Patrol, and for the past 15 years, he enjoyed spending time at his vacation home in Florida, where he was a member of Colonial Country Club. He was a founding member of the Chiropractic Life Fellowship and a member of the International Chiropractic Association and the Knights of Columbus. Dr. Bob is survived by his wife of over 61 years, Patricia (Capo) Bengel; his siblings, Donald (Judy) Bengel and Kathleen Miller; his children, Eric (Carolyn) Bengel, Todd (Heidi) Bengel, and Alyssa (Michael) Kuder; his grandchildren, Eric Bengel, Alexis Bengel, Hanna Thomas, Sydney Kuder, Mason Kuder, Reese Kuder, Emmalynn Bengel, and Sophia Bengel; as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Christian Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Mt. Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington. Burial will be private at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. Arrangements by DUSTER FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Visit dusterfuenralhomeinc.com.