Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

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Portland, Indiana 47371

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Roger A. Bentz, age 61, of Indianapolis and a Portland native passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2023 at his residence.  He was born in Portland on February 3, 1961 the son of Ernest and D. Joan (Willman) Bentz.  He was married to Rebecca Smiley who survives.  Roger worked for M 2 Technology as a solution architect and previously with Hewlett Packard for 23 years.  He was a 1979 Jay County High School graduate and earned his B.S. degree from Indiana State University in 1983.  Roger was an avid sports enthusiast, played softball, going to dirt track races and enjoying music concerts.  He was avid Indiana University Fan, Chicago Bears Fan and Chicago Cubs Fan.

Surviving are his wife and life partner Rebecca, his three sons Bryson Bentz of Fredrick, Maryland, Tyler Bentz (wife Rebekah) of Cascade, Maryland and Clayton Bentz (fiance Kristen Stanley) of San Antonio, Texas, his mother D. Joan Bentz of Portland, brother Max Bentz (wife Deborah) of Portland and sister Carol Poling (husband Mike) of Portland, one grandson Colton and expecting his second grandchild in February.  He had several nieces and nephews who loved and adored him.

Funeral services will be Thursday January 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland with Pastor Joe Studt presiding.  Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 – 6:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to Alzheimers Association, Jay County Heart Fund or you can plant a tree in Roger's memory.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com