Obituaries

Leland “Pete” Bentle, 98 years of age, of Union, Kentucky entered into rest on September 13, 2024. Leland was born in Pendleton County, Kentucky on September 9, 1926, to the late William and Cora Bentle. Leland was raised on a large farm in Pendleton County with his siblings, Harold, Kenneth, Carmen, Corrine, Vernon and Omer. He then met the love of his life, Betty Emminger and later they married and purchased a farm in Boone County. Leland was a Time Study and Planning Engineer and worked his entire career at Cincinnati Milacron. Leland had a love for farming and always maintained a massive garden each year. For many years he raised burley tobacco, cattle, chickens and pigs all of which he enjoyed raising. Leland will be remembered for his ability to fix anything. He always said if, “someone could build it” then “someone could fix it!” He was an Elder and Stewardship chairman at Florence Christian Church and a proud member of the Florence Masonic Lodge and the Boone County Businessmen’s Association. He also had a great love of playing cards, spiritual songs, square dancing, and cars. Specifically, the Chevrolet El Camino in which he owned 6 over the years. Leland leaves behind his loving wife of 71 years, Betty Bentle; son, Gary Bentle (Susan); grandchildren, Brooke Wheatley (Joshua) and Bradley Bentle (Alison); great grandchildren, Jack, Lyla, and Mary Wheatley and Leonardo Leland Bentle; brother, Omer Bentle (Jane); as well as many nieces and nephews all of whom he loved dearly. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 11:30 AM until the time of Service at 12:30 PM at Florence Christian Church, 300 Main Street, Florence, KY 41042. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in Erlanger, KY. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to Florence Christian Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.stithfuneralhomes.com