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Armin Bendele Obituary
Faith, family love and community service were strong and a part of everyday life. Armin Charles Bendele was born in Hondo, Texas to Dorothy and Armin H. Bendele. After graduating from Devine High School and serving in the U.S. Army, he returned to San Antonio where he married and began his family. After attending college, he developed a rich career in executive management roles. After retirement, his love of travel continued, touring many places in U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
Most of all, Armin loved volunteer work. He worked aimlessly to share his passions, leadership, and talent with many organizations. Including the Bexar County Master Gardner programs, San Antonio Tourism Association, Youth and Agri-food Texas A&M and the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, where he was a life member. He also served on the Ambassador and International Committees, supporting participation in 4H, FFA Clubs and strengthening relationships with leaders of Mexico and other visiting countries with agricultural interests.
He was a member of the St. Charles Family Guild and was a founding member of the St. Matthews Catholic Church and served on the Parish Council.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Bendele and his daughters, Julie Bendele Davis, Jennifer Lynn Bendele and grandson, Austin Charles.
Also surviving is his brother-in-law, Clovis Boehme. Nieces and nephews include Roxanne Seale, Dianne (Randy) Pipes, Suzanne (Craig) Heilegman, Jan (Todd) Meuth and Randy (Cathy) Boehme and Roger Boehme.Rosary and Mass Services will be held on Friday, August 28, 2020 beginning at 9:30am at St. Matthews Catholic Church in San Antonio.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Memorial Fund. By making a memorial contribution to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Scholarship Fund, you can celebrate a friend or loved one to help the organization meet their mission and scholarship goals. www.sarodeo.com/contribute/memorial-donation
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for Armin Bendele
Lisa Adams
September 17, 2020
Deep condolences to the family. Armin had a great sense of humor and was always a pleasure to be around. He loved his wife, daughters and his extended family meant the world to him. He was also passionate about his outside interests and work life.
Ms. Valerie Miller
August 30, 2020
Having grown up with Jennifer in middle school and Churchill High School and having known such a young lady full of laughter, humour and a zest for life like few women I've known since when you hear or see the Bendele name you smile. I am sorry for your loss friend, mostly I pray you retain the memories your father brought you. Any man responsible for creating such amazing children must have been GREAT.
Jennifer
August 30, 2020
My dad, Armin was amazing! He always had a great sense of humor and always had a positive outlook. Growing up he always reminded me to not worry about following others paths, but to instead beat by my own drum. He constantly encouraged me to talk to God. His faith was so strong...He taught me that "windshield time in Texas" was the perfect time to appreciate the trees, wildlife, the wind...everything that embodied gods great earth. Because I drive alot...I became increasingly aware of the beauty of the things around us outside of the chaos of life's daily happenings. He also always told me that this was a great time to pray and speak to God. He was right! "Windshield time in Texas is perfect!" He also always reminded me that keeping strong in faith will solve so much everyday. He was right!
He meant so much to me. Every morning for years...early morning...we would talk to start my day. This included whatever subject was on our minds. He was my coffee. This is so missed already!
All those convictions in life that he passed on were a pirates treasure!
Every childhood trip, he always answered every question I had...How many more miles? How do you know? And again and again!
He did this with with patience continuously throughout my life with passion and wisdom no matter the subject. The childhood road trips were just a warm up! Thanks Dad!
Susan Lodge
August 29, 2020
My deepest condolences for your loss, Annette. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Judy A Willingham
August 26, 2020
Army will be remembered by my husband, Jim, and I for his wicked sense of humor and his wonderful gregarious nature. God is going to have a riotous good time with our friend, Army!
Love to Annette and family,
Jim and Judy Willingham
Donna Jones
August 26, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family for peace and comfort during this time. I will always remember him as a kind and wonderful person who was always enjoyable to be around. He will be missed my many.
Jon & Mary Jane Koch
August 26, 2020
Armin Charles, a Bendele first cousin, was a most kind, gentle, caring and compassionate person. He routinely called periodically to check on how you and your family were doing. He was highly respected and loved by each and every cousin. He will be missed and may Annette and his family be blessed with the wonderful memories they have of their husband, father and grandfather. May God bless him.
Sherri McShane
August 26, 2020
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Bendele. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with him and the family.
Phillip Holzmann
August 25, 2020
We knew Armin for many years at Rodeo time. With Annette, Jennifer and Austin on our committee Animal Adventures and Armin’s committee just across from our barn. You could see his smile heading our way knowing there would be great conversation to come. He will be surely missed but not forgotten. Annette, Our family sending thoughts and prayers. The Holzmann’s (Phil Lana and Kimbie)
Suzanne
August 24, 2020
The whole Bendele family hard working and great people. I am sorry for your loss. I remember the wonderful times with Julie and the family. So much love.
Dan & Rose Adams
August 24, 2020
Annette Our Condolences to you and your Family we are going to miss Armin he was a great person and a good friend we enjoyed visiting with him at the meetings and during the show the InternationalCommittee has lost valued member God Bless
Kimber Gelineau
August 24, 2020
Armin, was a wonderful man and boss, he hired me when we were Stone Company in 1989. He always had his door open if you
needed things.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends that
loved him so much.
Carol Dunn McLeod
August 24, 2020
Armin was always a very sweet and helpful man. His memory will live on. Prayers for the family.
Sheets
August 23, 2020
Armin was a great friend. He was always smiling. He was so giving of his time to numerous organizations. He was a great mentor to Austin. Our prayers are with you.
Cheri and Gary Sheets
Donna Woodard
August 23, 2020
Armin was such a great man and a wonderful friend. RIP Armin you will be missed.
NormaWilliams
August 23, 2020
Sorry to hear of Armin’s death. I’m on Ambassador committee. I always sat with him and Barbara at the meetings. Armin was such a nice man. He’ll be missed.
My sympathy and condolences to the family.
Genie Stroud
August 23, 2020
My condolences to family and friends. Was on the ambassador’s committee with Armin.
Terry Dudley
August 23, 2020
We are sorry to hear the news of Armin's passing. He was an active member of the South Texas Farm and Ranch Club and, before COVID-19 arrived, I always sat with him at our monthly meetings. He was a wonderful and warm-hearted person who always had a smile and had something kind to say. My deepest sympathy to Annette and his family.
Claire Rubiolo Steves
August 23, 2020
My dearest Annett, Jennifer and especially Austin my heart felt sorrow goes out to all of you. There is not a man that can fill his tall boots of acts, works, a man who never met a stranger and most of all a man of the Great Catholic faith. He surely will be missed by all, but most of all he is in heaven meeting everyone he doesn’t know. God Bless you and know he is well taken care of. Cheri’s sister Claire
Virgil & Joyce Krenmueller
August 23, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tom Janes
August 23, 2020
Thanks for your support of the SA Rodeo as a Life Member.
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