Delmer Jacob Bender

1918 - 2012  (94 years)

• Name	Delmer Jacob Bender
  Nickname	D. J.
  Born	27 Jan 1918	Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Died	14 Dec 2012	Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA
  Buried	21 Dec 2012	Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA   [3, 4]
  Person ID	I108720	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	8 Aug 2014

  
  

  Father	Friedrich Bender,   b. 17 Oct 1879, Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA ,   d. 27 Sep 1957, Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA  (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Christina Mettler,   b. 9 Jan 1884, Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA ,   d. 15 Feb 1967, Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA  (Age 83 years)
  Married	18 Feb 1904	South Dakota, USA
  Family ID	F34183	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Norma Faye Jones,   b. 28 Jul 1920, Kansas, USA ,   d. 25 Nov 1997, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA  (Age 77 years)
  Children	1. Dale William Bender   2. Douglas Frederick Bender   3. Paul Delmer Bender
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F47833	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S24] 1920 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com). [S25] 1930 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com). Name: Delmar J Bender Home in 1930: Sweet, Hutchinson, South Dakota View Map Age: 12 Estimated birth year: abt 1918 Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: Fred Mother's Name: Christina Race: White [S927] Obituary. Delmer J. Bender "D.J." January 27, 1918 - December 14, 2012 Delmer has been called home to the Lord. He came into this world as the seventh son of ten boys to Fredrick and Christina Bender of Menno, South Dakota. Delmer grew up on a farm learning self-reliance, confidence, and the rewards of a good work ethic. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a naval pilot in the Pacific Theater. His naval career included being on the first naval ship to enter Pearl Harbor after the December 7th bombing and participating in the search for the first naval planes that disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. Subsequent to his naval service, Delmer began a successful career as an insurance agent before retiring to enjoy travel, family, reading, and volunteer work. His service as a volunteer included Boy Scouts, Junior Achievement, and St. Luke's Anglican Church. Delmer was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; and is survived by his sons, Dale and Joanne Bender, Douglas and Claudia Bender, and Paul and Gina Bender; and his grandchildren, Jonathan, Jarrod, Lauren, Matthew, and Jacob. While he was with us, he enjoyed sharing his time with two dachshunds, Mij and Libby, and lunches with friends at Narducci's, Olive Garden, and Marie Callender's, where he was lovingly known as "Sam," including Sunday brunches, which were the highlights of his weekly activities, in addition to his avid reading on his Nook. The family extends their appreciation to the folks at Lifehouse on 34th Street for their wonderful care and loving attention. In lieu of flowers, make a donation to your favorite charity . A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 2730 Mall View Rd. For condolences please visit www.greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.com. Greenlawn Mortuary www.bakersfield.com/obits [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Delmer J. Bender Birth: Jan. 27, 1918 Menno Hutchinson County South Dakota, USA Death: Dec. 14, 2012 Bakersfield Kern County California, USA Delmer J. Bender January 27, 1918, Menno, SD December 14, 2012, Bakersfield, CA Delmer has been called home to the Lord. He came into this world as the seventh son of ten boys to Fredrick and Christina Bender of Menno, South Dakota. Delmer grew up on a farm learning self-reliance, confidence, and the rewards of a good work ethic. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a naval pilot in the Pacific Theater. His naval career included being on the first naval ship to enter Pearl Harbor after the December 7th bombing and participating in the search for the first naval planes that disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. Subsequent to his naval service, Delmer began a successful career as an insurance agent before retiring to enjoy travel, family, reading, and volunteer work. His service as a volunteer included Boy Scouts, Junior Achievement, and St. Luke's Anglican Church. Delmer was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; and is survived by his sons, Dale and Joanne Bender, Douglas and Claudia Bender, and Paul and Gina Bender; and his grandchildren, Jonathan, Jarrod, Lauren, Matthew, and Jacob. While he was with us, he enjoyed sharing his time with two dachshunds, Mij and Libby, and lunches with friends at Narducci's, Olive Garden, and Marie Callender's, where he was lovingly known as "Sam," including Sunday brunches, which were the highlights of his weekly activities, in addition to his avid reading on his Nook. The family extends their appreciation to the folks at Lifehouse on 34th Street for their wonderful care and loving attention. In lieu of flowers, make a donation to your favorite charity. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 2730 Mall View Rd. Greenlawn Mortuaries Cemeteries, Dec. 2012. Family links: Spouse: Norma Faye Bender (1920 - 1997) Burial: Greenlawn Memorial Park Bakersfield Kern County California, USA Created by: Calmly Searching Record added: Dec 23, 2012 Find A Grave Memorial# 102520488