Submitted by: Dan Rich

Gene O. Dentler

Sept. 29, 1947 - Sept. 18, 2001

South Bend Tribune 9/20/2001

Gene O. Dentler, 53, of Donaldson Street, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, in Saint Joseph Community Hospital, Mishawaka. Gene was born on Sept. 29, 1947, in Mishawaka, as the son of Gee Otto and Evelyn (Rhinesmith) Dentler. Gene was preceded in death by his father in December 1981. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn.

Gene was a member of the Mishawaka Eagles #2083 and Disabled American Veterans of Elkhart, Ind.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, Sept. 20, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, in the Hahn Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Comstock officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, with VFW Post 360, Mishawaka, conducting military rites. Contributions may be made in memory of Gene to the Eagles Lodge # 2083 Building Fund, 225 S. Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544.