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MSGT George Glenalen Bender

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Birth	:	17 Jun 1931 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	10 Sep 2014 Stromsburg, Polk County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 5 Lot 122 Plot 03
Description	:	BENDER, GEORGE GLENALAN M.Sgt.—M.Sgt. George Glenalan Bender (Ret.) was born to Joseph Leroy Bender and Mildred Jean McClintock Bender on June 17, 1931, in Geneva. He passed away on September 10, 2014, at Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg, at the age of 83 years, two months and 23 days. He was one of four children in the family. George was born and raised in Geneva and graduated from Geneva High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 17, 1951. He retired from the military on July 31, 1976. During his career,... Read More	BENDER, GEORGE GLENALAN M.Sgt.—M.Sgt. George Glenalan Bender (Ret.) was born to Joseph Leroy Bender and Mildred Jean McClintock Bender on June 17, 1931, in Geneva. He passed away on September 10, 2014, at Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg, at the age of 83 years, two months and 23 days. He was one of four children in the family. George was born and raised in Geneva and graduated from Geneva High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 17, 1951. He retired from the military on July 31, 1976. During his career, he served in the Korean and Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star on July 2, 1967. During his years of service, he and his family lived in California, Colorado and Nebraska. After his retirement, he worked as a Pinkerton Security guard at Sundstrand in York. He continued to live in York until January 2013, when he moved to Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg where he resided until the time of his death. George was married to Kathleen O’Brien of Grafton on February 22, 1952, and to them three children were born. George was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg. His hobbies included taking care of lawn and plants, dancing and fishing. He found joy in attending the activities of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. George is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mildred; brother, Rodney; nephew, Kevin; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Koterzina; and his lifelong friend, Kathleen. He is survived by a sister, Joann (Gordon) Polak; brother, Bob Taylor; daughter, Karen (Joe) Schinzel; son, William (Amy) Bender; daughter, Sara (Marty) Miller; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; Jenny (Mike) Brown, Kole, Logan and Scout; Jesse (Charissa) Johnson, Gavin and Carter; Barb (Derek) Loseke, Caitlin and Addison; and Cody Bender. Funeral services were conducted from Farmer & Son Funeral home, Geneva, September 13, with Pastor Jon Dunbar officiating. Josh Raush on guitar sang, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Amazing Grace”, and led the congregation in singing “The Lord’s Prayer.” Pallbearers were Jesse Johnson, Cody Bender, Kole Boyer, Logan Brown, Mike Brown and Derek Loseke. Honorary pallbearers were Caitlin and Addison Loseke, Scout Brown, Gavin and Carter Johnson. Interment was in Geneva Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal September 17th, 2014 page 11.

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MSGT George Glenalen Bender's memorial is located at: Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA.
When did MSGT George Glenalen Bender death?
MSGT George Glenalen Bender death on 10 Sep 2014 in Stromsburg, Polk County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Leroy Bender

(1906 - 1979)

Mildred Jean McClintock Bender

(1907 - 1979)

Spouse

Kathleen O'Brien Bender

(1934 - 2009)

Siblings

Robert Leroy “Bob” Bender

(1930 - 2021)

Rodney Jean Bender

(1933 - 1968)

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Coordinate: 40.5359900, -97.6064900

2. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5184200, -97.6145000

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6. Fairmont Catholic Cemetery
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7. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4816700, -97.7295400

8. Holy Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6150017, -97.7108002

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Coordinate: 40.6157990, -97.7106018

10. Shickley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4166985, -97.7082977

11. Glengary Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4518100, -97.4544100

12. Salem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3945000, -97.6733000

13. Bohemian Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5098300, -97.4058300

14. Roe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6912000, -97.5955000

15. Harmony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3788986, -97.5381012

16. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4817009, -97.8133011

17. Ohiowa Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4235992, -97.4428024

18. Exeter Cemetery
Exeter, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6521988, -97.4364014

19. Horton Cemetery
Exeter, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6911011, -97.5025024

20. Bohemian National Cemetery
Milligan, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4818993, -97.3878021

21. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4213982, -97.4253006

22. Kasak Cemetery
Friend, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5393000, -97.3683000

23. Stockholm Lutheran Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4091988, -97.7767029

24. Summit Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3656006, -97.6913986