Frieda Johanna Bentz, 103, passed away January 6, 2022 at her residence rural Tampa. She was born January 27, 1918 to John and Helena (Ottensmeier) Backhus at Tampa.
She married Otto Bentz March 14, 1943 rural Tampa. Survivors include: daughter-in-law, Virginia Bentz of Tampa; granddaughter, Cheri Bentz of Tampa; great-grandson, Tyler (Jessica) Bentz of Tampa; great-great-grandson, Jase Bentz; brother, Wilbert Backhus of Tampa. Predeceased by: husband, Otto Bentz in 2009; son, Alan Bentz in 2021; brothers, Erwin Backhus, Emil Backhus, Adolph Backhus, Harry Backhus, John Backhus Jr, Edwin Backhus, Herbert Backhus; sisters, Alma Meyer, Ella Heidemann, Wilma Nunn.
Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at St. John's John Lutheran Church in Tampa officiated by Rev. Clark M. Davis. Interment at St. John's Lutheran cemetery 4 miles North of Tampa. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro.