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Delmar Irving Bender

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Birth	:	12 Nov 1918 Parnell, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Oct 2011 Kalona, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Union Mennonite Cemetery, Parnell, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5631866, -91.8408966
Description	:	Delmar I. Bender, 92, died Monday, October 3, 2011 at the Plasantview Home in Kalona. Delmar was born November 12, 1918, in Iowa County, to Irving and Ethel(Yoder)Bender. He grew up on a farm near Parnell and graduated from Parnell High School as class salutorian. On August 20, 1940 he married Goldie J. Miller of Parnell, Iowa, a blessed union that was shared for 64 years. He farmed successfully in Johnson County, Iowa with his brother-in-law and lifelong best friend, Marvin Miller, and with nephews George and Frank Miller. Delmar was devoted to his wife and... Read More	Delmar I. Bender, 92, died Monday, October 3, 2011 at the Plasantview Home in Kalona. Delmar was born November 12, 1918, in Iowa County, to Irving and Ethel(Yoder)Bender. He grew up on a farm near Parnell and graduated from Parnell High School as class salutorian. On August 20, 1940 he married Goldie J. Miller of Parnell, Iowa, a blessed union that was shared for 64 years. He farmed successfully in Johnson County, Iowa with his brother-in-law and lifelong best friend, Marvin Miller, and with nephews George and Frank Miller. Delmar was devoted to his wife and family and always made them his priority. He was very active in his church, West Union Mennonite, where he was an elder, a trustee, church secretary, and taught many Sunday School classes. He also held various positions in the community including being a board member of Pleasantview Nursing Home and board president of Iowa Mennonite School. He enjoyed farming, traveling, nature, music, and family. He was well known and loved in the community and church as a man of integrity and gentleness and as a man of God. He had a beautiful tenor voice and participated in many musical events. Helmar was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Goldie, his parents, a brother, Wallace Bender, and a sister, Wilma Gingerich. He is survived by his five children: John(Cathy)Bender of Bolder, CO, Alice Golden of Iowa City, Virginia/Ginny(Ken)Rew of Iowa City, Les(Kathy)Bender of Kasilof, AK, and Laurie Bender of Chicago, IL. Surviving great grandchildren include Zoe Rogers, Ethan Maltes, and Jesus and Rosalia Escalera Rew. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the West Union Mennonite Church in rural Parnell, Iowa. Pastor Corey Miller and Pastor Martha Yoder will officiate. Burial will be in the West Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-5 and 7-8:30 pm Wednesday at West Union Mennonite Chruch. The Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona is in charge of the arrangements. A memorial fund has been established for West Union Mennonite Church and Pleasantview Home.

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Where is Delmar Irving Bender's memorial?
Delmar Irving Bender's memorial is located at: West Union Mennonite Cemetery, Parnell, Iowa County, USA.
When did Delmar Irving Bender death?
Delmar Irving Bender death on 3 Oct 2011 in Kalona, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Delmar Irving Bender's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5631866
Longitude: -91.8408966

Family Members:

Parent

Irving Bender

(1890 - 1973)

Ethel Lydia Yoder Bender

(1895 - 1985)

Spouse

Goldie Miller Bender

(1919 - 2004)

Siblings

Wilma Rebecca Bender Gingerich

(1917 - 1998)

Wallace Paul Bender

(1922 - 1996)

Children

Alice Ferne Bender Golden

(1946 - 2017)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 04 Oct 2011

Left by Anonymous on 31 Jan 2015

RIP :)

Left by Anonymous on 06 Jan 2019

Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Union Mennonite Cemetery
Parnell, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5631866, -91.8408966

2. Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery
Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5408300, -91.8398500

3. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5835991, -91.8082962

4. McArtor Cemetery
Holbrook, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5520134, -91.8852692

5. Schottler Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5348950, -91.8118270

6. Wertz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5486500, -91.7939000

7. Lower Deer Creek Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5381012, -91.7985992

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5346170, -91.7884060

9. Champion Hill Cemetery
Green Center, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5493000, -91.9146000

10. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Holbrook, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5901566, -91.9134674

11. Angels Rest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5896000, -91.7648000

12. Windham Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6116982, -91.7667007

13. Brenneman Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5166702, -91.7611084

14. Wassonville Cemetery
Daytonville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4846992, -91.8317032

15. Frytown Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5718000, -91.7355000

16. Haven Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5558080, -91.7320500

17. Graper Farm Cemetery
Iowa City, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5904360, -91.7317740

18. Bunker Hill Cemetery
Wellman, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4832993, -91.8880997

19. Saint Peters Cemetery
Windham, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6091995, -91.7407990

20. Piersol Cemetery
North English, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5406000, -91.9621000

21. Coffman Cemetery
English River Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4889045, -91.7585030

22. Wellman Mennonite Cemetery
Wellman, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4658012, -91.8478012

23. Sharon Bethel Cemetery
Williamstown, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5558000, -91.7086000

24. Wellman Cemetery
Wellman, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4636002, -91.8475037