Dale C Bender, 94, of Burlington, passed away, Tuesday January 12, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on February 18, 1926 in Homer, Township to Earl and Mabel (Carson) Bender. Dale married Barbara Wood on December 13, 1949 and later married Dorie Boody on July 2, 1981 and preceded him in death on July 2, 2008.
Dale grew up on the family farm and was drafted by the United States NAVY where he served in WWII. He was employed at Game-Time in Litchfield and later retired from Eaton Manufacturing in Marshall in 1982. Dale was a member of the Masonic Temple in Homer for over 60 years. Dale became a snowbird and spent six months in Sebring, Florida every year since his retirement. He attended Burlington Church of God and enjoyed playing cards.
Dale is survived by five children, Tim (Roni) Bender of Coldwater, Steve (Karen) Bender of Reading, Jolene Boody (Dan Rook) of Burlington, Della McDonald of Navarre, Florida, LouAnne Boody of Moscow; six grandchildren; many great-grandchildren: many nieces and nephews; special friend, Berdine and Sam the cat.
In addition to his wife Dorie, Dale was preceded in death by one son, Gary Bender; two sisters, Marjorie Harris, Lucille Bender; four brothers, Andrew, Russell, Kenneth, Rolland Bender and first wife, Barbara.
Graveside services with Military Honors to honor the life of Dale C Bender will be Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11 AM at Mount Hope Cemetery in Litchfield with Pastor Mark Case officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County or to a Charity of Donor’s Choice.
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