Mr. Rudolph Bentley

October 18, 1951 - December 5, 2020

Rudolph Francise Bentley Sr. was born October 18, 1951 to the union of Willie Mae Fells and Thurston Bentley In Milwaukee Wisconsin. Rudolph received his formal education in the Milwaukee Public School System and later went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee where he majored in English. On January II, 2003 Rudolph Bentley was united in holy matrimony with Jennifer Redman. Their union was blessed with 2 children For over 20 years Rudolph worked in various positions for the State of Wisconsin. He retired from the position of Affirmative Action Director with the Department of Natural Resources. His favorite past times included: Fishing, playing basketball, watching sports - especially watching his children's sporting events, collecting sports memorabilia, reading, drawing, and writing. Rudolph was a member of 100 Black Men of Madison. Rudolph Francis Bentley departed this life on December 5, 2020. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Thurston, and Willie Mae Bentley; sisters, Betty Hazelwood, Casanova Bentley, Sadie Bentley, and Queen-Esther Bentley; brothers, Thurston Bentley, [r., John Ronnie Bentley, and Jackie Bentley; partner, Aletha Slade; grandson, Kamonie M. Slade; father-in-law, Gary Redman. He leaves to cherish his memory: sisters, Georgia Allen, Willie Mae English, and Evelyn Bowers; brother, Eaton Bentley; children, Timothy Stovall, Rudy Slade, Sr., Ronald Slade, Kenya K. Slade-Briggs, Randolph Slade, Sr., Rudolph Bentley, Jr., Kalena Bentley, 11 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren; along with countless number of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.