WILLIAM DONALD BENGERT

WILLIAM DONALD BENGERT Passed away at Belleville General Hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in his 84th year. Don was the beloved husband of Mary and the proud and loving father of Beth (Aaron), Don (Cindy), and Brian (Heather). He was the proud grandfather of Joe, Tom, Danny, Sam, Owen, and Nathaniel. He will be greatly missed by his siblings John (Donna), Jim (Peggy), Helen (Harvey), Tom (Germaine), and Gerry (Kelly), and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Predeceased by his parents John and Kay Bengert, Don was born in Holdfast, Saskatchewan, and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Don joined the RCAF as a Radio Officer in 1961 and earned his Wings as a long range navigator in 1969. He enjoyed 35 years of service to the RCAF and upon retirement he began an equally long involvement with the National Air Force Museum of Canada and served as President of the local chapter of the FSNA for ten years. As a navigator Don travelled the world and in retirement he continued to enjoy travelling but with family and friends. He was an avid Bridge player and enjoyed golf and the camaraderie of both. A Celebration of Life will be held at the National Air Force Museum, in Trenton, on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Two O’clock. If desired, donations may be made to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation (Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Fund) or the National Air Force Museum of Canada.