Obituary of Noel Herbert Dentner

Noel Herbert Dentner was born on June 22, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio. He was one of eight children born from the union of his parents, the late Herbert and Marian (Steffen) Dentner. Noel was married to the late Elizabeth (Russell) Dentner from 1972 until her passing in 2016. 

Noel earned his Masters’ Degree in education. He was a business Professor at Monroe County Community College and was a lifelong member of the Christian Science Church of Toledo, Ohio.  Noel was past Chairman of the Library Board of Summerfield-Petersburg Community Library and past Vice-Chairman of the Commission on Aging for Monroe County.  

Noel Herbert Dentner, age 83 of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Northwest Ohio Hospice in Perrysburg, Ohio. In addition to his parents, his passing is preceded by his siblings: Richard, Jack, Keith, Patty and Faith.

To cherish his memory, he leaves his sisters: Karen and Hope, and many nieces and nephews. 

All services were private.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, Dundee, 297 Tecumseh Street (734)529-3156. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations for those who wish are suggested to Monroe County Community College, Noel and Elizabeth Scholarship, 1555 Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI, 48161 or to the Summerfield-Petersburg Community Library, PO Box 414, 60 East Center Street, Petersburg, MI 49270.