Harry F. Bentz, Jr., was born in Buffalo, New York, on August 7, 1947, one of nine children to Harry F. Bentz, Sr. and Ruth Bentz.  He entered into rest on January 22, 2024, in Granby, Missouri, at the age of 76.  Harry was an over the road truck driver until his retirement.  He enjoyed music, guitars, photography, telling jokes and had a good sense of humor.  He was a member of St. Canera Catholic Church.  Harry is survived by five children, Harry Frank Bentz, III and wife, Michelle of Buffalo, Missouri, Brian Bentz of Neosho, Sean Bentz and wife, Machelle of Springfield, Missouri, Hans Bentz and wife, Jessica of Neosho and Emily Bentz of Forsyth, Missouri; numerous grandchildren and eight siblings, Nell Ann Jacobs and husband, Michael of Columbus, Kansas, Daniel James Bentz and wife, Teresa of Saginaw, Timothy Paul Bentz of Neosho, Michael David Bentz of Neosho, Mary Agnes Willadsen and husband David of Excelsior Spring's, Missouri, William Joseph Bentz and wife, Heather of Joplin, JoAnn Teresa Sweet and husband, Rick of Joplin and Susan Kristen Wear and husband, Mark of Joplin.  He is preceded in death by a son, Adam Bentz and his parents.

Rosary services will be at 6 pm Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 6:00 pm, with visitation following until 7:00 pm at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Missouri.