John Henry Bender's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma

John Henry Bender

March 28, 1931 - January 5, 2023 (91 years old)

Tulsa, Oklahoma

John Henry Bender's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Cremation Society of Oklahoma (TM)

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John Henry Bender

March 28, 1931 - January 5, 2023 (91 years old)

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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John Henry Bender Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Henry Bender in Tulsa, Oklahoma, born in Waterloo, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 91, on January 5, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Henry Bender to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Henry "Hank" and Wilma Lowe Bender; and his stepson Christopher. He is survived by: his wife Carole; his children, Thereza "Tracy" Oleinick, John (Gina) of St. Petersburg, FL and Tony (Tien); and his stepdaughter Milana Zettel (Kerry) of Seattle, WA.. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

In 1971 he received a Freedom Foundation Medal of Honor and in 1981 he was presented with an Air Force Commendation medal.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cremation Society of Oklahoma (TM)



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