Carl G. Bensel, age 94, of Columbus, Montana, formerly of Miles City passed away on Sunday February 23, 2014 at his daughters home with family at his side as he went through Heavens gates, may he rest in peace.
Carl was born in Miles City, Montana on August 11, 1919, the son of Gustav Arthur and Florence (Pye) Bensel. He attended schools in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School. He married Fern Bensel on July 23, 1958 and she passed away on December 17, 1998. At one time he owned Bensel Hatchery in Miles City. He also worked for John Etchemendy at Texaco Bulk Plant and Solid Waste as a Bookkeeper.
Carl was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City.
Carl is survived by one daughter, Nikki Lee Ruth and husband; two grandchildren: Timothy Ruth and Samantha Ruth all of Columbus, Montana; four nieces: Beverly Jacobs and her husband; Julie Jordon and her children; June Hanson and Barbara Little John; five nephews: Don Lee and his family; Ed Hickel; Harry Hickel; Alan Hickel and Gary Anderson; a sister-in-law, Ruth Hickel and many extended family members.
Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Saturday March 29, 2014
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Saturday March 29, 2014
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Cindy Scanlan says
My old coffee clutch buddy has been missed. We have talked of him Marvin Dodd and Bob Edwards many times at Deluxe ” The Good Ole Boys Club” has never been the same.
My sincere condolences to your family.
Cindy Scanlan
Shannon Holmen says
I will always remember picking wild plums with Carl. The old “Bensel Hatchery” sign still hangs in my barn. What a gentleman who always mourned his bride. My prayers to the kids Ive never met.
Ed and Becky Gergen says
I remember when I was very young I went down to Bensel Hatchery and looked at the baby chicks. It was great. Carl was a nice person.
T. Kelly says
May the family find comfort in loving memories, and in knowing that God is “close to those that are broken at heart; and he saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) Our loving Creator, Jehovah God, has promised to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25:8) With deepest sympathy.
McDowell Family says
Don McDowell & Carl are now having coffee again and remembering their boyhood days growing up in Miles City. We only wish we could still be sitting with them at the 600 counter listening to their stories.
Beverly Harris & Dave McDowell
Cathy Byron says
I never knew him, but Bensel Hatchery brightened every spring when we were kids out on the farm. Boxes of baby chicks arrived in the mail, and we knew spring had begun for sure! Sometimes there were five or six dyed different colors. I think that was if it was near Easter. What joy this man brought to lots of country kids – and their parents!
Renee Peterson says
Nikki and Family,
Nikki, I enjoyed our conversation the other day. I used to run into Carl when he was still Miles City. We would usually have a cup of coffee and a good visit. He was a kind man and always had a smile. I will keep in touch.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Renee