Donald H Bembenek

Donald H. Bembenek,78, passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2020, surrounded by his family after a long hard fought illness. He loved others deeply and is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 57 years, Yvonne, his son Lane (Dianna), daughter Lisa Poljacik (Todd), five grandchildren: Kara, Brennan, and Ally Bosworth, and Jacob and William Bembenek, two step-grandchildren Caryle and Blake Poljacik, one step-great grandchild Baylor Boudreau, five brothers: Norman (Dee), Ronald (Ann), Curt (Debbi), and Leon (LaValle), numerous nieces and nephews, inlaws, and many wonderful friends. Born in Henderson County Minnesota, the son of the late William Bembenek and Irene Lindeman Bembenek, Don lived in Minnesota for many years where he was in a 1960's rock/dance band called The Rhythm Kings. He loved to sing and play guitar for family gatherings, groups of friends, and at church. As a young man he learned to fly airplanes and at the age of 25 started a career as a Learjet pilot eventually taking him and his family to Wisconsin and Florida flying for Rexall Drugs, Tupperware Dart Industries, and Premark International. Later, he became a Learjet flight instructor at Flight Safety International at Palm Beach International Airport until his retirement. Don was a life-long Lutheran and was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wellington. He was the chairman of their building team, sang in the choir, was an usher, and an expert coffee and sweets taster. Due to the pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers at the future memorial service the family asks that contributions be made to St. Michael's Lutheran Church Building Fund, a place that was very important and special to Don. St. Michael Lutheran Church 1925 Birkdale Dr. Welligton, FL 33414