Frederick William Benthien, age 85, of Manitowoc, born April 10, 1930 to the late John and Laura (Dose) Benthien of Mishicot, passed away peacefully at home and entered eternal life Sunday evening on August 2, 2015.

Fred attended Mishicot High School and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin Extension in Manitowoc. On June 26, 1965, he was united in marriage to Carol Mach in New Prague, Minnesota. Fred was employed by the Manitowoc Company and Schrieber Foods of Green Bay. He served his country in the United States Air Force and faithfully served his gracious Lord at First German Ev. Lutheran Church. Fred was a long time member of the church where he served as the Executive Director of the congregation, held offices on the church council and was active on many other church and school committees. He enjoyed camping, golfing, and was an avid reader.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Carol; son: Douglas (Hope) Benthien, Wauwatosa; daughters: Barbara (Christopher) Bondioli, Wisconsin Rapids; Jane (Jamie) McKeon, Madison; six precious grandchildren: Maia and Carly McKeon, Justin and Claire Benthien, and Teagann and Grace Bondioli; brothers: Frank (Dolores) Benthien and John Benthien; sister: Elenora Fisch; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents: John and Laura Benthien; brothers: William and Edward Benthien.

Funeral services will be held 5 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2015 at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, 1033 South 8th Street, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Benjamin Schaefer. Burial will take place at Mishicot Public Cemetery on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Relatives and friends may call at First German Ev. Lutheran Church on Monday, August 10, 2015 from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 5 p.m. Following the services there will be a dinner held for relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. On line condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

The family would like to convey a special thank you to the registered nurses and the certified nursing assistants at Home Care Health Services and Hospice of Manitowoc.

Lord, let me at last Thine angels come,
To Abrams bosom bear me home
That I may die unfearing:
And in its narrow chamber keep,
My body safe in peaceful sleep
Until Thy reappearing
And then from death awaken me
That these mine eyes with joy may see
O Son of God, thy glorious face
My Savior and my Fount of Grace
Lord Jesus Christ, My prayer attend, My prayer attend
And I will praise Thee without end.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.