George Leo Bents was born August 15, 1928 to Rancy Sr. and Bena Bents on the farm in Rushmore, Minnesota. On February 27, 1950 he was united in marriage to Dolores May from Sibley, Iowa. He farmed two years and was then drafted into the U.S. Army. There he fought in the Korean War. While enlisted he became a golden glove boxer. After he came home, he farmed south of Rushmore, Minnesota until fall of 1979. They then bought a farm in Deepwater, Missouri where they farmed and had cattle. He also drove the Clinton City Bus for 20 years. When he wasn't farming, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, being with his family and playing the accordion while his dog Maggie sang.
George is survived by Wayne (Ruth) Bents of Rushmore, MN.; Gary (Rachelle) Bents of Deepwater, MO.; Julie Vandyke of Deepwater, MO.; four grandchildren, Jodi Faber, Candy King, Kyle Bents, Jared Bents; and six great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Dolores Bents; parents Rancy Sr. and Bena Bents; two brothers, Rancy Jr. and Harry Bents; two sisters, Francis Klein and infant sister; infant grandchild, George Eugene Bents; and son-in-law Steve Vandyke.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
