Community to Remember Richard Bentsen with Friday Fundraiser

The life of Lake Bluff business owner Richard Bentsen will be celebrated at a fundraiser for the family from 5-8 p.m. Friday in front of the Lake Bluff Brewing Company and the Village Green on Scranton Avenue in Lake Bluff. Scranton Avenue will be closed for this event.

Bentsen, owner of the Noodle Bar, who passed away May 2 at age 54. He is survived by his wife, Alexis, and his children, Tyler, Lana and Tate.

Bentsen was an avid supporter of the Village of Lake Bluff and had a keen interest in the schools, community needs and the commercial development of the downtown.

Musical Celebration:

• 5:15 to 6 p.m.: Derrick "Suede" Stout and Susie McMurray
• 6-6:45 p.m.: Terry Moran and Jess Moran
• 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.: Dave Hawkins
• 7:15 to 8 p.m.: Nic Barnum

Fundraiser:

• Beer and root beer sale by the Lake Bluff Brewing Company—$1 from the sale of each drink will be donated to the Bentsen Children's Trust.
• Baked goods sale organized by the community members and students at Lake Bluff Middle School. For details, or to help, e-mail Lauren Kuetemeyer at lkuetemeyer@att.net or Kate Amaral at kateamaral@yahoo.com.

For those who can't make it, but would still like to help, donations can be made to The Bentsen Children Trust C/O Bank of America 780 N. Western Avenue Lake Forest, IL 60045.

The public can also visit www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/704156/ for more ways to help.

Obituary: Noodle Bar in Lake Bluff Owner Richard Bentsen