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GREGORY GEORGE BENDER

1944 - 2021

GREGORY GEORGE BENDER obituary, 1944-2021, Woodburn, IN

BORN

1944

DIED

2021

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Covington Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens - Fort Wayne

8408 Covington Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

GREGORY BENDER Obituary

GREGORY GEORGE BENDER, 77, of Woodburn, Ind., passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Born Feb. 20, 1944, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Howard and Annabelle (Graham) Bender. Greg proudly served his country in the Air Force for six years. He was happily married to his bride, Deborah (Lesh), for 33 years until her passing in 2012. When Greg returned from the Air Force, he went to work as a long haul truck driver until retirement. He was a member of the Woodburn Missionary Church. In his spare time, Greg enjoyed puzzle books, and watching all kinds of sports from Indy car and NASCAR to the Indianapolis Colts and the IU Hoosiers. Above all, Greg loved his family and worked hard to make sure they were always taken care of. He will be missed dearly by many. Greg will be forever remembered by his sons, Adam Bender and Daniel (Mary) Bender; granddaughter, Caitlin; sisters, Jeannette Emley and Iris Radecki; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, where family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 10, 2021.

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Bernice ( Brendel ) Love

September 4, 2022

Greg and I were neighbors growing up in Churubusco. Condolences and thoughts to his family on this difficult day.

Bernice ( Brendel ) Love

September 13, 2021

Iris, Jeannette and his family, I'm so sorry to just learn of the passing of Greg. My sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers for you.

Phyllis Caywood

September 11, 2021

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. I only knew Greg for over a year here in Woodburn. We would visit almost daily waiting for the mail. He will be greatly missed.

Karla Powell

September 10, 2021

My condolences to the family. He was my mom's next door neighbor in Woodburn. He was always kind and friendly. When my father could no longer drive, Greg offered to drive them where they needed to go. I was sad to hear of his passing.

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8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Covington Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens - Fort Wayne

8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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