David E. Bender, 78, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. He was born February 6, 1938 in Sandusky, OH, the son of Kermit and Eulalia (Reiter) Bender, Sr. He was a 1957 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
David served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He married Janet Mascari on May 10, 1969 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and she survives. David worked for the Carpenters Union for many years and retired in 2003. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and enjoyed watching sports. David loved to spend time in the shop.
David is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Janet Bender, Fremont, OH; son, Anthony (Deborah Estep) Bender, Findlay, OH; granddaughter, Tawnie (Levi) Bishop, Findlay, OH; siblings, Robert Bender, Clyde, OH Mary (Norm) Frey, London, OH, Kathy Bender, Newark, OH, Regina Holland, Columbus, OH, John (Carol) Bender, Fremont, OH, Sheila Lucas and Joe (Ginny) Bender both of California; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Kermit Bender, Jr. and sister, Dorothy Zitelburger.
Visitation: Thursday from 4 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Graveside Service: Friday, July 22, 2016, 11:00 am at St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH with Fr. Nathan Bockrath officiating.
Memorials: Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital, 430 S. Main St, Clyde, OH 43410 or Donor’s Choice.
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Anita Kupka
So sorry to hear about Dave. Such memories of him having to drag Gina and I around town. He let us know how ‘glad’ he was to do it! And how much fun it was to make him blush!
My condolences to you all.
Christina Vincent
Dear Bender family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of David. David was my uncle, unfortunately, I did not have the privilege to get to know him. Thank you for sharing David’s memorial video online. Being able to view the video, enabled me to get a glimpse of David’s life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Christina Vincent and family
(David’s niece; Dorothy’s oldest child)
Antoinette Shilling
Regina….I’m so sorry to read of your brothers passing. May the loving Lord comfort you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Antoinette (Toni Porczak) Shilling