Kenneth Bender, 92, of Humphrey, Nebraska, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center in Norfolk, Nebraska.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, March 9 at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM with a 6:00 PM Vigil Service at the church. Visitation will continue on Monday from 9:00 AM until Mass time, also at the church. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post 80 Foltz Zuerlein & VFW Post 7725 Honor Guard, will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Fr. Wayne's Pickup Fund or the Humphrey Veterans Memorial.
Kenneth J. Bender was born July 23, 1927, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to Jerome and Louise (Fehringer) Bender. He graduated from St. Francis High School and on December 12, 1945, entered the United States Army, serving post WW II. Ken was honorably discharged on March 5, 1947. On August 27, 1951, Ken was united in marriage to Georgia Ann Dusel at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Battle Creek, Nebraska.
Ken farmed in the Humphrey area his entire life. He served on the Humphrey Rural Fire Department Board for over 35 years, as well as the CoOp Board of Directors. He loved sports, especially the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Ken could light up any room with his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends, 5 o’clock happy hour, and spending time with his family. He took much pride in his weed free, manicured lawn.
Ken is survived by:
Wife – Georgia Ann Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Darrell (Karen) Bender of Elkhorn, NE
Daughter – Denise Hoefling of Roanke, TX
Son – Randy (Geri) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Leon (Barb) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Kevin (Linda) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Scott (Becky) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Craig (Jessica) Bender of Humphrey, NE
22 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Sister – Florine Finley of Colorado Springs, CO
Ken was preceded in death by:
Parents – Jerome and Louise Bender
Brother – Harold Bender
Brother-in-law – Dan Finley
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, March 9 at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM with a 6:00 PM Vigil Service at the church. Visitation will continue on Monday from 9:00 AM until Mass time, also at the church. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post 80 Foltz Zuerlein & VFW Post 7725 Honor Guard, will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Fr. Wayne's Pickup Fund or the Humphrey Veterans Memorial.
Kenneth J. Bender was born July 23, 1927, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to Jerome and Louise (Fehringer) Bender. He graduated from St. Francis High School and on December 12, 1945, entered the United States Army, serving post WW II. Ken was honorably discharged on March 5, 1947. On August 27, 1951, Ken was united in marriage to Georgia Ann Dusel at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Battle Creek, Nebraska.
Ken farmed in the Humphrey area his entire life. He served on the Humphrey Rural Fire Department Board for over 35 years, as well as the CoOp Board of Directors. He loved sports, especially the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Ken could light up any room with his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends, 5 o’clock happy hour, and spending time with his family. He took much pride in his weed free, manicured lawn.
Ken is survived by:
Wife – Georgia Ann Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Darrell (Karen) Bender of Elkhorn, NE
Daughter – Denise Hoefling of Roanke, TX
Son – Randy (Geri) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Leon (Barb) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Kevin (Linda) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Scott (Becky) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Craig (Jessica) Bender of Humphrey, NE
22 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Sister – Florine Finley of Colorado Springs, CO
Ken was preceded in death by:
Parents – Jerome and Louise Bender
Brother – Harold Bender
Brother-in-law – Dan Finley
Kenneth Bender, 92, of Humphrey, Nebraska, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center in Norfolk, Nebraska.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, March 9 at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM with a 6:00 PM Vigil Service at the church. Visitation will continue on Monday from 9:00 AM until Mass time, also at the church. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post 80 Foltz Zuerlein & VFW Post 7725 Honor Guard, will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Fr. Wayne's Pickup Fund or the Humphrey Veterans Memorial.
Kenneth J. Bender was born July 23, 1927, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to Jerome and Louise (Fehringer) Bender. He graduated from St. Francis High School and on December 12, 1945, entered the United States Army, serving post WW II. Ken was honorably discharged on March 5, 1947. On August 27, 1951, Ken was united in marriage to Georgia Ann Dusel at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Battle Creek, Nebraska.
Ken farmed in the Humphrey area his entire life. He served on the Humphrey Rural Fire Department Board for over 35 years, as well as the CoOp Board of Directors. He loved sports, especially the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Ken could light up any room with his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends, 5 o’clock happy hour, and spending time with his family. He took much pride in his weed free, manicured lawn.
Ken is survived by:
Wife – Georgia Ann Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Darrell (Karen) Bender of Elkhorn, NE
Daughter – Denise Hoefling of Roanke, TX
Son – Randy (Geri) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Leon (Barb) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Kevin (Linda) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Scott (Becky) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Craig (Jessica) Bender of Humphrey, NE
22 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Sister – Florine Finley of Colorado Springs, CO
Ken was preceded in death by:
Parents – Jerome and Louise Bender
Brother – Harold Bender
Brother-in-law – Dan Finley
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, March 9 at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM with a 6:00 PM Vigil Service at the church. Visitation will continue on Monday from 9:00 AM until Mass time, also at the church. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post 80 Foltz Zuerlein & VFW Post 7725 Honor Guard, will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Fr. Wayne's Pickup Fund or the Humphrey Veterans Memorial.
Kenneth J. Bender was born July 23, 1927, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to Jerome and Louise (Fehringer) Bender. He graduated from St. Francis High School and on December 12, 1945, entered the United States Army, serving post WW II. Ken was honorably discharged on March 5, 1947. On August 27, 1951, Ken was united in marriage to Georgia Ann Dusel at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Battle Creek, Nebraska.
Ken farmed in the Humphrey area his entire life. He served on the Humphrey Rural Fire Department Board for over 35 years, as well as the CoOp Board of Directors. He loved sports, especially the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Ken could light up any room with his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends, 5 o’clock happy hour, and spending time with his family. He took much pride in his weed free, manicured lawn.
Ken is survived by:
Wife – Georgia Ann Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Darrell (Karen) Bender of Elkhorn, NE
Daughter – Denise Hoefling of Roanke, TX
Son – Randy (Geri) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Leon (Barb) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Kevin (Linda) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Scott (Becky) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Craig (Jessica) Bender of Humphrey, NE
22 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Sister – Florine Finley of Colorado Springs, CO
Ken was preceded in death by:
Parents – Jerome and Louise Bender
Brother – Harold Bender
Brother-in-law – Dan Finley
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