David Alan Bendele

David Alan Bendele, 66, of Brooklyn, MI, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by family at his home. David's family and friends will gather from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Eineder Funeral Homes – Brooklyn Chapel. His funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Ned Bernstein will officiate.

David was born on September 14, 1959, in Bad Axe, MI, to John and Margurite (Bolda). He graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1978. David married the love of his life, Pamela Jeanne Elrod, on December 30, 2002, in Brooklyn, MI. He spent 20 years working at Bailey Excavation and 21 years working at Bendele Excavation, both as an operating engineer. David enjoyed the outdoors, where he would go fishing, hunting, boating and morel mushroom hunting. He loved playing the guitar. David delighted in watching Nascar racing, especially when Dale Ernhardt was in the race. He is a former member of the Eagles Lodge. David cherished his family more than anything and he loved being a grandfather.

David will be missed by his wife, Pam Bendele; his children, Julie (Jeremey) Cooper, Jennifer Bendele, Nicole (Chris) Champanois, Amanda (Mike) Hood and Tiffany Gelia; his siblings, Bernadette (Mike) Frost, Mary (Keith) Frost and Joe (Laura) Bendele; his grandchildren, Jeremy Jr., Jenna, Jensen, Jersey, Anthony, Marlayna, Lexi, Casey, Emma, Gracie, and Tyler; his great grandchildren, Lexi; his mother-in-law, Shirley; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Margurite; his grandson, Noah; and his father-in-law, Bob Elrod.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Great Lakes Cancer Society. Please leave a message of comfort for David's family or sign his guestbook at https://www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.