We are sad to announce that on February 21, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Robert James Benz (Melvin, Iowa). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Robert James Benz or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Fred W. Benz and Hannah B. Benz (Mielke); his brother Richard "Dick"; his wife Phyllis J. Knapp of Melvin, IA; his brothers, Dick Benz (Yvonne "Gundy") and Earl Benz (Francis); his half-siblings, Pearl Brunk (Harold), Vivian Brunk (Vernon), Bernard "Butch" Benz (Theresa) and Harold Jass (Esther); and his children, Jeff Benz (Mary) of Des Moines, IA, Julia Michelson (Rex) of Melvin, IA, Chuck Benz (Diane) of Melvin, IA, Rita Hoffman (Greg) of Spencer, IA and Terri Kimler (Greg) of Jacksonville, IL. He was also cherished by 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hartley Funeral Home