Franklin C. Bender, 76, of Fremont, OH passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018, surrounded by his family, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on November 27, 1941, in Fremont, to Lester and Marguerite (Young) Bender. Franklin was a 1959 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School.
Franklin married Carol A. Wagner on November 5, 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church and she survives. He worked in the maintenance department at Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde, OH for forty-two years and retired in 2004. He was also a full-time farmer. Franklin was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Fremont Eagles. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Indians, Buckeyes and the Patriots. Franklin also enjoyed fishing and bowling in his younger years.
Franklin is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Carol Bender; children, Cheryl (Michael) Brunthaver, Christine (Rick Hotz) Bender, Charles (Jodie) Bender, all of Fremont, Chad (Amy) Bender, Kansas, OH, Charla (Steven) Spotts, Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Chrystal (Jesse), Jacob, Jenny (T.J.), Adam, Chelsea (Chris), Brandon, Ashley, Philip, Audrey, Abigail, William and Quinton; two great grandchildren, Jude and Klaus and family friend, Jeff Kleinschmit.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St. Fremont, OH
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2018, 10:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 709 Croghan St. Fremont, OH 43420
Burial will take place at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials can be made in honor of Franklin to Bishop Hoffman Catholic School-Sacred Heart Campus, or Donor’s Choice.
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Brittany Royster
So sorry for your loss!!! Thoughts and prayers to all of you!!!!! Frank was a great man!!!! He’s going to be missed by all!
From The Royster,
Brittany, Mike, Tyler and Megan
Deanna Gill
There isn’t words to help with this pain. I am thinking of you all. Sending love and support. One day at a time. Hugs.
Matt Schwab
Our prayers go out to the Bender Family, especially Charla, Steven and the boys.
Matt and Jodi Schwab and the girls.
michele al rossetti
with condolences from the ROSSETTI family
John T. Kuhn ....... Glassmate 1959
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Bender Family. We are so sorry to hear that our classmate has passed away. We had many good times with Frank in our early years.
Let the Lord give him peace and also to his family. Much love & hugs from the Kuhn family in Florida.
Tanya
Dear family and friends, please accept my deepest condolences. May God’s promises found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 37:29 bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Becky (Horn) Whitcomb
So sorry to hear of Frankie’s passing. He was a good a good man and neighbor. When my dad was undergoing surgery in 1960 or so, Frankie and some other good-hearted farmers harvested his crops for him. My family has never forgotten this kindness. He also knew how to grow great hay for horses! He will be sorely missed in the neighborhood.
My deepest sympathy to the Bender family.
Pat Smith
I’m sorry to hear of Frankie’s passing. As a classmate I remember him as a really ‘good’ guy. I’m sad to say I’ve lost touch. I’m also sad to say I missed observing the good life he led. Please accept my sympathies. Pat Smith, Limerick, Pa