Donald Bentley, age 67, of New York Mills, passed away on December 18, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at Charles D. Center VFW Post #3289, New York Mills.

Donald Ray Bentley was born on February 7, 1957, in Parkers Prairie to Marvin and Kathryn (Oldenburg) Bentley.  He graduated from New York Mills High School with the class of 1975. He went to work for a local tree service company and did building restoration and because of that was able to travel extensively through out the United States. 

Don loved nature and every chance he got he was out fishing and hunting. He took meticulous care of his yard and loved to garden.  Don was a kind soul and would help anyone out who needed it. He loved having a good time and every stranger became a friend.  Every morning Don and his sister Shirley would play Yahtzee, drink coffee, and talk about their respective plans for the day. 

Don is preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Kathryn Bentley.

Don’s passing is mourned by his son Jeremy (Connie) Vandermay, sister Shirley Quist, brother Daniel (Elaine) Bentley, aunts, uncles, many cousins and a host of friends.

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Don’s Tribute Wall.

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.