Arlan’s Obituary Arlan Eugene Bendert, cherished husband, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 7th, 2019 surrounded by family. Arlan was born to Arlow & Esther Bendert on December 9th, 1936 in Beresford, SD. He graduated from Rapid City High School in 1955. Arlan, at the age of 12, began working at Reptile Gardens. From transporting the first crocodiles to being the star of the snake shows, he devoted 10 years to the Gardens. Arlan’s professional career began at Robbins and Stearns Lumber Co. in 1959. He then transferred to R&S Construction and on to Glen Barber Associates where he worked as a construction foreman. Arlan then went on to start his own business in the construction field until his retirement. Through his many accolades, Arlan’s love for hunting and guns was evident. Arlan was a member of the Rapid City Rifle team, winning many matches at the SD State Rifle Tournaments in the 60’s and 70’s, and went on to win the State Championship in 1967. He also devoted 10 years of service to the SD Hunter Safety courses by teaching others about his passion. Arlan was an active member and served as President of the local and state chapters of the Izaack Walton League and was a patron member of the NRA. On Easter Sunday, April 6, 1958, Arlan married the love of his life, Sharon Irene Kloth, Redfield, SD. They were blessed by the arrival of three beautiful daughters Dara Lynn, Sharla Jo, and Cynthia Lee. Arlan is survived by wife, Sharon Bendert; children, Dara (Jeff) Baum & Cyndi (Scott) Stryker; grandchildren, Megan Baum (Travis Haan), Kallie (Ryan) Gebhard & Stephanie Stryker (Jon DeGooyer); great grandchild, Sophia Gebhard; brother Dean (Angela) Bendert and several nephews and cousins. Arlan is preceded in death by parents, Arlow & Esther Bendert; and infant daughter Sharla Jo Bendert. In lieu of flowers, donations will be given to South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures. Celebration of Life Services will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 3:00pm at Kirk Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Winckler officiating. Family and friends may sign Arlan’s online guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Arlan Bendert December 09 1936 January 07 2019.
Death notice for the town of: New York, state: New York