Benjamin ‘Ben’ Rendel Jr

He was born on July 2, 1925, in Dundee to Benjamin and Lottie (Oliver) Rendel. He attended the local schools.

Ben served with the United States Navy during World War II. He was honorably discharged on December 21, 1945, and on August 22, 1948, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Yeary.

He worked in the nursing/medical field with Bonnie, directing patient care and culinary services. Together they operated Superior Health Haven in Munising in the late 1950’s and 1960’s, then in 1970, they opened Cypress Manor nursing home in Hancock, which they operated until selling the business and retiring in 1985.

He was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Houghton.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Benjamin and Lottie Rendel; two brothers, Roy and Vivan; four sisters Velma, Viola, Wanda, and Mable; his son-in-law, Joe Freed; his daughter, Laura Jean and his wife Bonnie.

He is survived by his son, Brian Rendel of Hancock; daughter, Diane (Gary) Russell of Quincy, Illinois; four grandchildren, Chad (Kelly Morrison) Russell, Kurt (Trish) Russell, Tara (Chrisitan) Anderson, and Bret (Jessica) Russel; seven great-grandchildren, Keira Russell, Ellewyn Russell, Keri Russell, Brasher Russell, Camille Anderson, William Russell, and Autumn Russell; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Burial will take place in the Lake View Cemetery with military honors in the spring.

Online condolences for the family may be left at ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.