With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald R. Bender of Winfield, Kansas, born in Edwardsville, Kansas, who passed away on October 3, 2023 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald R. Bender to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles Thomas and Amelia Elizabeth Bender (Deatherage); his former life partner Nancy Wood; his wife Ella "Lee" Asbury; his siblings, Dean Bender, Roy Bender, Earl Bender, Tommy Bender and Vera Corum; his daughters, Pam Miller and Connie Beaumont; and his grandchildren, Sherry Vasquez, Brad Vasquez, Craig Beaumont and Jessica Asbury.

He is survived by : his close friend Alma Chappell of Aurora, MO; his children, Michael R. Baldwin (Jan), Angela Shear Winfield (Elden) and Pamela Bender Winfield (Joe Zanardi); his stepchildren, William Blake (Pat), Michael Asbury Winfield (Tonya), J. R. Chappell (Teresa), Dean Chappell (Sammy) and Ann Metcalf (Terry); his sisters, Francis and Peggy; and his grandchildren, Jada, Megan, Melissa, Eric, Diana, Priscilla, Katie, Deena, Bobby, Cindy, Blake, Matthew, Justin, Cassie, Karla, Jennifer, Tanya and Joshua.

A memorial has been established in Don's name for the VFW Post #3544. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Miles Funeral Services