10/25/2020
Rosalie J. Bentzinger, Retired Diaconal Minister, died on Sunday, October 25, 2020.
The family is planning a Memorial Celebration for Rosalie to take place when the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
Rosalie held Christian Educator positions at Ottumwa; Columbus, OH; Webster City and Park Ridge, IL; was consecrated a Diaconal Minister in 1977; served on the Conference Council of Ministries Staff and as Associate General Secretary, Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Nashville, TN. She retired in 1994.
Survivors include her sister, Margaret Bentzinger Gregory of Donnellson, IA and nieces and nephews: Rosalie Jane Gregory Mills; Carl Gregory; Rev. Rebecca Bentzinger; Sarah Bentzinger Clarahan; John Bentzinger and Philip Bentzinger. Schmitz Funerals Homes’ website is https://www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Rosalie-Bentzinger?obId=18728049.
Memorial gifts in Rosalie’s honor may be given to the Donnellson United Methodist Church, the Donnellson Public Library or Every Step Hospice in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
Bishop Haller and the Cabinet – October 29, 2020