Andy Hugo Bents

February 2, 1956 — July 27, 2011

Andy Hugo Bents, the son of Andy and Vivian (Dagel) Bents, was born February 2, 1956, in Sibley, IA. His childhood years were spent in Sibley where he received his education. Following his schooling, he entered the military and served with the U.S. Army from 1973 until his honorable discharge in August of 1976. Andy married Barbara Patrick on March 21, 1975, at the First Congregational Church in Peterson. During the first year of their marriage, they lived in Germany where Andy was stationed in the military. Following his discharge from the service, they returned to Peterson where Andy worked at Morton Buildings and Spencer Construction for a short time. He later began driving a truck for Spencer Ready Mix (Great Lakes Concrete) where he continued to work for the past 34 years. He was known throughout the area by many people for his concrete work and many other concrete projects. Andy was a member of the Congregational Church in Peterson. He was an active member of the Peterson Lion's Club where he held many offices including president. Andy passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at the Spencer Hospital at the age of 55 following a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, stepfather, father-in-law and his grandparents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara of Peterson; two sons: Joe Bents and Brandy Ackerman of Peterson, and David Bents and Lydia Hively of West Des Moines, IA; grandchildren: Teagan Bents and Zoe and Forest Trosin; his mother, Vivian Post; his mother-in-law, Alice Patrick; brothers and sisters: Doug (Dottie) Bents of Florida, Ron (Vianne) Bents of Sioux Falls, SD, Henry (Marcia) Bents of Orange City, IA, and Robin Bents of Sheldon; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.

SERVICES

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 1, 2011 at the First Congregational Church in Peterson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent directly to the family or given to the funeral home to benefit the family.

OFFICIATING

Rev. Tonna Parsons Rev. Michael Hyde

CASKET BEARERS

Tim Lawson Ralph Kabrick Mitch Sherbon Terry Aldrich Lance Winther Tony Nielson HONORARY BEARERS Doug Bents - Ron Bents Hank Bents - Dwight Patrick Steven Patrick - Jim Nelson Steve Lohr - Mike Creason Jon Anderson - Les Bruns Eddie Beck - Wally Martwick John Englert

VISITATION

Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m., Sunday, with the family present from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Warner Funeral Home in Peterson.

MUSIC

'I'll Be There' 'The Dance' 'Amazing Grace'

INTERMENT

Oakland Cemetery Peterson, Iowa Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion - Dean Underwood Post #10 of Peterson, following the graveside services.

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