Jim Bender Obituary
The passing of Jim Bender (Altoona, Wisconsin) occurred on September 1, 2026. Jim, born on February 7, 1945 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jim Bender to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his son Anthony Bender (Tony); his parents, Leonard Bender and Connie Williams; and his brother David Bender. He is survived by: his wife Peg Bender of Eau Claire; his sons, Paul Bender of Cape Coral and Mark Bender (Jamie Strasburg) of Eau Claire; his grandchildren, Austin Bender (Lexi Gibis) and Breanna Porter (Collin); his stepgranddaughter Delaney Helland; his great grandchildren, Shayna Porter and Addison Bender; his sister Leslie Duell (David); and his sister-in-law Theresa Bender. He is also survived by nieces, a nephew, several cousins, and many members of Peg's extended family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donations to the Wounded Warriors Project or Shriners Children's Hospital.
