Paul Charles Bendelewski

1930 - 2016

"Together Again"
Paul Charles Bendelewski, age 86, of Unionville passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Born February 8, 1930 in Madison, he was the son of Henry and Hannah (Wolboldt) Bendelewski.
As a young man, he worked for the Pittsburgh Steamship Company sailing the great lakes. Paul served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He managed showing cattle for R.W. Sidley and was a farm manager for Fidel Brothers packing for many years. Paul also worked at Chalet Debonne and Lausin Farms until he opened Bendelewski Meats with his son Paul and wife Mary Ann, which is in its 30th year.
Paul always instilled in his children a strong work ethic in all he did. He believed in keeping equipment clean and in order, plus always planting straight rows, and having pride in your work no matter what you do.
Paul is survived by his children, Paul (Terri) Bendelewski, Rich (Vanessa) Bendelewski, Mary Jo (Terry) Caruthers; grandchildren, Shane (Nikki) Bendelewski, Jennifer (Jose) Munoz, Richard (Ashley) Bendelewski, Amber Bendelewski , Alisa Bendelewski, Katie (John) Lewis, Samantha (Nate) Leffel, Terry "Jake" (Mackenzie) Caruthers; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Aaron, Jamaica, Jasmine, Shaylie, Tyler, Caden, Michael, Isabella, Carlisle; step-grandson, Josh (Kim) Caruthers; great-great-granddaughter, Aubrie; sister, Ruth Ann Whipple; brother Dan (Denise) Bendelewski and many nieces and nephews. Paul is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann; grandson, Matthew; his parents and brother, Richard.
Friends will be received 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, September 18, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. A Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, September 19, 2106 at the funeral home with Pastor Paul Brunsman of the Geneva Church of Christ officiating. Final Resting Place will be Alexander Harper Cemetery in Unionville.
Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9775 Rockside Rd., Suite #270, Valley View, OH 44125.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com