Ashley, ND-Funeral service for Reinhold “Reinie” Jacob Bendewald, 95, of Ashley will be 11:00 am, Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Ashley. Pastor Barbara Krumm will officiate.
Burial will be in Ashley City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 pm at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Reinie died peacefully on April 13, 2019 at CHI St. Alexius Bismarck.
Reinie was born March 31, 1924, on a farm in the Dry Lake area, to Jacob J. and Maria (Iszler) Bendewald. He was the third of seven children. At age 11, he moved to Ashley where he attended school. He worked at Ashley Bowling Alley where he met Phyllis Keim and they were married, August 11, 1946.
In January of 1947, they moved to Fargo where Reinie attended Molar Barber College. In September of 1947, they moved to Pierre, SD where Reinie completed his Master Barber apprenticeship. In July of 1950, they purchased Hein Barbershop in Ashley. Reinie barbered for 64 years until retiring in 2014.
He was an active member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, a charter member of Ashley Ambulance Squad, served on the Ashley City Council, was a City Assessor, member of Ashley Chamber of Commerce, and a 68-year member of Ashley Lions Club. In the fall, Reinie sponsored and bowled on The Bendewald Barber Shop Bowling Team and when summer came, he golfed and played cards at Ashley Country Club. He and his wife, Phyllis, enjoyed traveling and in retirement spent time in Palm Springs, CA. Reinie was a devoted husband and father who is remembered for his kindness, gentle spirt and devotion to the Lord, family and friends. He was well read and enjoyed a good conversation.
Reinie is survived by his son, Ronald (Sandy) Bendewald of Spiritwood Lake, ND and his daughters, Barbara (Randy) Salzer of Bismarck and Paula Patterson (Larry Meidinger) of Ashley; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; brother, Clifford (Barbara) Bendawald of Eagle, ID and sister, Leona Gepford of Caldwell, ID.
Preceding Reinie in death were his parents, wife, Phyllis (10-13-2013), four brothers and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Honorary Casketbearers will be members of Ashley Lions Club and the One O’clock Golf Crew.
Casketbearers will be Nichole Seigman, Carly Rohde, Matthew Salzer, Brandy Balkwell, Benjamin Salzer and Ross Bendewald.
The family prefers memorials be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church or Ashley Country Club.
Carlsen Funeral Home of Ashley has been entrusted with arrangements.
So sorry for the loss of your father. We will be thinking of you at this time and praying for comfort. No matter what the age of our parents the loss is hard.
Bruce and Dorothy Dockter
My condolences Paula and family.
Oh my how did this happen? The last I saw was that he had hip replacement surgery & celebrated his birthday. Reinie & Herbert are catching up with each other. Love your family and praying for you all!!
Condolences and prayers to the Bendewald family at the loss of your father. As you know he was a special friend of ours for many years.
So sorry for the loss of your father. Lots of prayers to you and your family.
I am glad I got to meet your Dad. He was such a kind man.
Will be thinking of you and your family.
This is such sad news. So sorry for your loss. Mr. Bendewald did so much for so many, and with a smile to boot. Prayers to his family and friends.
To Mr B’s family, GOD’S peace & comfort be with you.
I remember well the first day I met Reinie. I was going to be going to town school (7th grade). I had this massive head of curly hair, I begged for a short hair cut & my mom(Ruby) didn’t know how or want to cut. So after hearing me go on &on, one day my dad (Ervin) said “I’m taking you Reinie. ” So I got my first professional hair style, & Reinie cut my hair for quite some time. I still wear them short.
To a kind man, Farewell, May the Lord bless & keep you.
Calm, Patient, Caring, Kind are just a few words that describe Mr. B.
My deepest sympathy to Ron, Barb, Paula and family may all of you find comfort in the Great Memories you shared.
My deepest sympathy to all of you. We spent many joys and sorrows together throughout our lives. PB and RJ were a big part of my life and I will continue to you miss them. My love to all of you.
Sorry to hear about Reinie. I was always touched by his kind personality. I know you were close, and it will leave an empty spot…
Keep you in my prayers.
Condolences c
Sympathy and prayers at the loss of your father and our special friend. Dorothy and I had such a great time when we and your parents took a tour of seven European countries together. ( I had to see some of the places I had helped to liberate during WW2