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Adolph Bender Obituary

Bender, Adolph L. Al Asleep in Jesus, Sunday, February 15, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Lillian L. Bender (nee Hoffmann). Loving father of Mark (Ann) Bender, Martha (Bill) Brunkhorst & Phyllis (Steve) Hamby; Loving grandfather of Jennifer (Tim) Cash, Julie (Matthew) Claus, Megan Schuette, Joanna (Brian) Hoeltge, Stephanie (Willie) Nelson, Ryan Brunkhorst & Jared (Kristin) Hamby; Loving great-grandfather of Lily, Ella & Clayton Claus, Madigan & Jack Cash and Chloe Nelson. Al was best known to the West County Area for the Thought for the Week Christian message he displayed for 30 years on the back of his house along Manchester Rd. Services: Funeral service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 12345 Manchester Road, Des Peres, Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Des Peres. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Foundation Fighting Blindness (www.fightblindness.org), National Kidney Foundation or Music at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday 4-8 p.m. and at the church, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Friends may sign the family's on-line guest book at Schrader.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb. 18, 2015.

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Kathy Schultz

March 22, 2015

The family of Jean Roth would like to say what a wonderful man Al was. He always had a pleasant word to say and he always brightened people's day. As a Ballwin resident for many years, I saw and appreciated the many Christian messages printed on the Benders' home years ago. We are sure that Al is in heaven enjoying the rewards of all the good deeds he did on earth. God bless!

February 20, 2015

Phyliis My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief, May your memories and faith in God thru Jesus Christ bring you and your family comfort and hope of re-uniting with your dad and grandad again someday. May God comfort you and all your family.

Jane Hamby, St. Charles, Mo.

February 20, 2015

Our sincere Christian condolence. Fred and Ginny Ehlers

February 19, 2015

It is my hope that you, Mark, and your wonderful family may have the peace that surpasses all understanding. My husband, Parker, died three years ago today and I have clung to the fact that some day we will be reunited. My family and I send our sincere condolences. God bless you.
Lois Laverty,
Ellisville, MO

Greg & Debbie Hoffmann

February 19, 2015

Both Al and Lil will be remembered as salt and light to a needy world. Now they are good and faithful servants gone home to be with their Lord. As much as they will be missed by family and friends, I am sure their reunion has been a joyous occasion in heaven.

May God be generous with his peace and comfort for your entire family.

Fred Berghaus

February 19, 2015

Sorry for your loss, but hopeful that your faith and memories comfort you.
Al was pleasant, a joy to work with at Logan College, and an admirable Christian evangelist. God bless him and all his family and friends!

Bruce and Kim Kintz

February 19, 2015

God's Peace be with you and the whole family Mark.

Mary McEvilly

February 18, 2015

Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and grandad. May God comfort you.

Leslie Smith

February 17, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Margaret McAlevey

February 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss, but happy to know that Mr. Bender is in the presence of the Living God. I remember when Mr. Bender was our Jewel Tea man, door-to-door back in the 50s. My Mother always bought from him - the brownie mix was my favorite. Very fond memories.

February 16, 2015

I grew up out in Ballwin and remember reading his messages he put on his house. God's Blessings and sorry for your loss!

Leigh R

February 16, 2015

Grew up in Ballwin, we use to drive by just to read the house. He will be missed.

Renee DeLaughter

February 16, 2015

Mike and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though we are far away in distance, you are always in our hearts. It does give us joy to know that he is in the presence of our Great and Loving God. All our love and prayers to you all.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin

14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011

Feb

20

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

12345 Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO

Feb

21

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

12345 Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO

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14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011

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