John Bender Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Bender of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, who passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, John shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid John farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles R. Bender and Esther Bender (Green). He is survived by: his wife Tammy Gravelle-Bender; his siblings, Patricia Frey, Theresa Narotzky, Diana Green and Craig Rovinsky; and his pets, Jett and Raven. He is also survived by nieces, and nephews, cousins.

In John's memory please direct memorials to Great Tails Animal Rescue in Grand Rapids, MN (greattailsanimalrescue.com).