Bender, Peter Z., son of Joseph R. and Bena (Zehr) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Aug. 3, 1899; died of a heart attack at University Hospital, London, Ont.; aged 80y. On Jan. 24, 1921, he was married to Lavina Erb, who died on May 1, 1978. Also surviving are 3 sons (Howard, Donald, and Merlin), 3 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Earl Schlegel, Audrey-Mrs. Daniel Wagler, and Isabel-Mrs. Vernon Ruby), 39 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Bena). He was preceded in death by one brother (David) and a grandson. He was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on Jan. 27, in charge of Gordon Bauman and Vernon Zehr; interment in East Zorra Cemetery.
Bender, Peter Z., son of Joseph R. and Bena (Zehr) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Aug. 3, 1899; died of a heart attack at University Hospital, London, Ont.; aged 80y. On Jan. 24, 1921, he was married to Lavina Erb, who died on May 1, 1978. Also surviving are 3 sons (Howard, Donald, and Merlin), 3 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Earl Schlegel, Audrey-Mrs. Daniel Wagler, and Isabel-Mrs. Vernon Ruby), 39 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Bena). He was preceded in death by one brother (David) and a grandson. He was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on Jan. 27, in charge of Gordon Bauman and Vernon Zehr; interment in East Zorra Cemetery.
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