Wayne R Bentley , VRHS Class of 1963
RENSSELAER Wayne R. Bentley 70 of Rensselaer died Monday, May 9, 2016, at home. Wayne was born in Albany, the son of the late Russell and Helena Bentley and was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era. Wayne was a truck mechanic for Ryder trucks for over 30 years before retiring and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman Predeceased by his son, Roger Bentley. Wayne is survived by his wife, Linda C. (Deitz) Bentley; a daughter, Amanda Bentley; and a son, David (Adrienne) Bentley; two sisters, Ellen Jean Whited and Gail Riley. He is also survived by grandchildren Danielle (Micah) Hayre, David W. Bentley; three great grandchildren, Jaydan, Jethro, Amaria and many nieces and nephews; and two aunts, Lois Mitchell and Mildred Fox. A memorial service was held at Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home in Rensselaer, NY. Contributions may be made to The Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.