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Ardith Bendler Obituary
A Celebration of Life service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with the Rev. Bill Ohlmann officiating. The service will be livestreamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.
A private burial will be prior to the celebration at Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege.
She was born March 25, 1930, at the hospital in Holdrege to Art and Nina (Giles) Verbeck.
She married Bob Bendler on June 25, 1950. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Scott Bendler, Dave Bendler and Julee Mather; sister JoAnne Horn; along with seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marge Bader
April 24, 2022
Ardith was a great lady with a wonderful family. In 1974 Ardith shared 4 mallard ducks with our family. We raised the ducks in our back yard in Lexington on Harrison Street. We named them Pat Hodges, Bryan Steadman, Fred Knapple, and Ted Harvey because of the track team that year. Not to overlook all the depth of the team that year but as we celebrated that 9 boys made it to the state meet that year and actually won the state meet. Underclassmen who did a fine job were Jack Gleason, Brent Matz, Dan Harmon, and Mitch Folkers. The girls got beat out of the state by Bridgeport in the final relay. On that team were Dee Edeal, Carol Knauss, Chris Zlatkosky, Rita Thompson, and Jan Ringenberg. Getting back to Ardith, I will always remember her love of animals, her desire to go to church, her friendliness, and her kindness when we would go to her house. I know that she and Barb O'Neil would be having coffee and talking about Lexington. They probably are right now! Rejoicing in all that God blessed them with. She was always so proud of her own kids and grandkids. I loved the blanket on her couch. It looked so real. You would think that the kids were sitting in her living room.
Cindy MIchael
April 21, 2022
I treasure the memories I have of her and the smell of coffee in her kitchen. She was always kind and ready to share her love. Remembering I was blessed to have one of the poodles.
Karen Blodget
April 18, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss Scott, Dave and Julee. I remember so many wonderful conversations with your mom when you were all in high school and Doug was living with you. She was a very special person,
Rhonda Jensen
April 16, 2022
I work at Hilltop Estates as a side job, and Ardie was one of my Favorites!! I was so shocked to learn of her passing I always told her I wanted to be just like her when I grow up!! My Sincere Condolences to you all. She was so very Special and she Loved you all Dearly. Love and Prayers
Angie Yerion-Lujan
April 16, 2022
We are sorry to hear of Aunt Ardith passing and your loss. Aunt Ardith was kind and loving to me and my family. She was a wonderful sister to my Grandma Edith. We always appreciated sitting and talking with her when she would visit. We pray God's peace and strength during this time. Love to all ❤ God Bless
Sara Maloley Mary Ann Nohalty
April 15, 2022
A Mother is with us always, first in Her lifetime, then in your memories ❤ May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May Her memory be eternal. Prayers, hugs and love to all of you ❤
Dona Lahm Sabby
April 15, 2022
Scott, Dave, Julee and family, so sorry for your loss! Thank God she lived a full life. Light and prayers to you all!
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