Rentmeister, Bennett "Ben" J.Bennett "Ben" J. Rentmeister, 81, of Fond du Lac, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.He was born on November 29, 1935, on the family farm in DePere, the son of Joseph and Grace Phillips Rentmeister. Bennett proudly served his country in the U. S. Army as a military police officer. He married Magdalena "Peggy" Gunther in Worms, Germany.Bennett was employed by Soo Line Wisconsin Central Railroad for over 25 years. He was a long-time member of Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac serving on various committees, the church council and as an usher. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie #270, the Van Dyne Sportsman's Club and Bintzler-Waehler American Legion Post 347 in Lomira. Bennett enjoyed hunting, bowling, snowmobiling and playing dart ball at the American Legion Hall and Eagle's Club.Survivors include his wife, Magdalena "Peggy" Rentmeister, his son: Horst (Chris) Rentmeister of Ripon, a granddaughter: Carrie Arthurs of Fond du Lac, three great-grandsons: Landon, Brody and Cole Arthurs, a brother: Burton "Bill" Rentmeister of Fond du Lac, two brothers-in-law: Bruno (Helga) Setzer of Worms, Germany and George Hackbarth of Fond du Lac, a special niece: Cindy and her husband, Dave, other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. VISITATION: Bennett's family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church, 20 Wisconsin American Drive, Fond du Lac.SERVICE: A memorial service for Bennett will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tom Meyer officiating.Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be in Veteran's Cremation Garden, Ledgeview Memorial Park, Fond du Lac.Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420