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Walter Phillip Bender Sr.
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A Celebration of Walt's Life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Full military honors will be provided by the Tomah American Legion Post #201 immediately following the service. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Family and friends are also invited for visitation Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
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Lisa Kirschbaum
July 25, 2025
What a great human - so friendly and welcoming at church.
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