Patricia Benter

Patricia J. Benter, 87, of Oelwein, Iowa, died peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Grandview Health Care Center in Oelwein.

Graveside Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with Deacon Jim Patera officiating.
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Schmitz Funeral Home, Highway 150 South, Oelwein, Iowa.
Interment: Hillside Cemetery, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Patricia Janet Bailey was born October 16, 1939, in Grundy Center, Iowa, the daughter of Josiah Carl and Lois Margarette (Thompson) Bailey. On June 20, 1959, she was united in marriage to William Francis Benter in Eldora, Iowa. Pat was employed at First National Bank in Cedar Falls and Oelwein. She enjoyed holidays, watching sports and spending time with her family.

Patricia is survived by her children: Bob Benter of Oelwein, Brian Benter of Oelwein and
Bruce (Rita) Benter of Oran; 2 grandsons: Lee Benter and Josiah (Breana) Benter; 2 great grandchildren: Lucian and Sophie; and sister-in-law: Linda Bailey of Clive.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: William on August 22, 1974; daughter-in-law: Alice Benter; brother: Robert Bailey; and sister: Sandra Bailey.