Dixie Lou Bender Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dixie Lou Bender of Ridgeway, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dixie left this world on May 24, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dixie Lou Bender or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Dixie find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Orthell Buckingham and Violet Buckingham; her husband Richard Bender; and her sisters, Leone Husom (Leroy) and Carol Jones (Lynn).
She is survived by: her children, Mike (Susie) of Rio, WI, David (Jill) of Benderville, Tony (Kathy) of Benderville, Mark (Michelle) of Benderville and Tammy Zander (Jeff) of Barneveld, WI.. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31st 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lulloff-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home (126 Diagonal St, Dodgeville, WI 53533).
