Russell D. Bender Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Russell D. Bender of Java, South Dakota, born in Eureka, South Dakota, who passed away on March 18, 2021 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell D. Bender to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Susie Bender (Flamang) and Albert Bender; his sister Janice Wolf; and his brother-in-law Marlin Wolf. He is survived by: his spouse MaeNerva Hoffman; his daughters, Susan Kuehl (Dennis) of Java, Patricia Lawrence (Kelvin) of Sioux Falls, SD and Jennifer Kalenze of Bowdle; and his grandchildren, Alicia Mullinix (Dustin), Dustin Leuning (Melissa), Tyson Leuning (Emily), Jordon Leuning, Shannon Stickney and Lee Stickney (Amanda). He is also survived by eight great grandchildren.
