William C. “Bill” Bender
ARLINGTON – William C. “Bill” Bender, age 84, died on Monday, August 12, 2013, at Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena. Bill is survived by his wife, Bev Bender, Arlington; his children, William G. “Buck” (Karen) Bender, Dekorra Township, and Kari Bender, Wausau; his grandchildren, Caitlin and Cory Bender, Dekorra Township; his sister, Anita (Richard) Grinde, Waunakee; his sister-in-law, Pauline Bender, South Carolina, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Kent. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Arlington United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lee Bushweiler and Pastor Jeff Virchow co-officiating. Inurnment will be at Dekorra Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Poynette, and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Bill’s name. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena, and Bill’s healthcare providers at Dean Clinic, especially Dr. Albert Musa and Jeff Welch. |