Arlen Henry Bender Obituary
The family of Arlen Henry Bender of Colby, Wisconsin announces his passing on June 7, 2026. Arlen, born on July 14, 1946, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arlen Henry Bender to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry and Sylvia (Ploeckelman); and his brother Dale. He is survived by: his wife Julie of Colby; his children, David Bender (Shelly), Richard Bender (Rae Jean), Allan Bender (Katie), Kim Bauer (Nate) and Ryan Bender (Heather); his grandchildren, Cody, Alyssa, Nick, Brianna, Tre, Monica, Troy, Nevaeh, Kyle, Dylan, Justin, Ruby, Raeghan, Braedyn, Kaelyn and Dave; his great grandchildren, Brynlee, Cora-Jean, Levi, Madi, Caiden, Bryer, Sage and Blakely; and his sister Sandy Bender of Medford. He is also survived by friends and neighbors.
If desired, memorials in Arlen's name are being accepted by his family for a charity yet to be determined.
